Liver disease is a killer, and a silent one in most cases.
However early diagnosis saves lives. Because the liver can regenerate, if positive action is taken, the prognosis is dramatically improved. As gastroenterologists with over 40 years combined experience in Ireland and UK, we have seen firsthand just how successful intervention can be in liver disease.
According to Dr Billy Stack “Providing an early liver disease diagnosis offers an opportunity for intervention, and that is why LiverScan was founded”
At LiverScan, we are also committed to ensuring that we have the latest in scanning technology and are proud to use the non-invasive gold standard for comprehensive liver scanning shear waves and ultrasound technology, Fibroscan®. Manufactured by Echosens,
Fibroscan® is recognised around the world as the leader in non invasive liver assessment. Unlike Ultrasound, CT or MRI, Fibroscan®is the only reliable imaging technology that can provide accurate assessment and measurement of liver fat content and early liver scarring or fibrosis. Fibroscan® is not a test for gallstones, liver cancer or bile duct blockages which is done by conventional ultrasound CT or MRI scans.
Unfortunately liver scanning with Fibroscan®isn’t commonplace yet in Ireland. In fact, there are only a handful of Fibroscan® machines across Ireland, and that is the reason why we established LiverScan.ie We know that liver scanning will help save lives, and provide a new lease of life for patients with undiagnosed liver issues.
Combining the best in breed diagnostic equipment together with our highly qualified and experienced team of liver health specialists and physicians, LiverScan is bringing leading liver health diagnosis and management to our patients in Ireland.
You do not need to have a letter of referral from your GP or consultant to contact LiverScan. This is a confidential and private service which you can book directly with us by phone, email or booking form.
We currently offer a number of liver scan locations in Cork, and we plan to roll out a mobile LiverScan service shortly. No matter where you live, you should have access to this potentially lifesaving test, and the consultation you need to ascertain your liver health.
Please contact us for more information on screening availability in your area.
The LiverScan Process
The Fibroscan test is conducted by our qualified healthcare team at LiverScan.
In advance of the procedure, we ask that you fast for at least 3 hours before the Fibroscan® test. This will ensure the most accurate result possible and ensure your comfort during the test. There are no side effects of the Fibroscan® test. No sedation is required, so you will be able to travel home after the test without any issue. Fibroscan® is very safe, with no needles or radiation required. The Fibroscan® is also painless, although rarely a person may find it mildly uncomfortable, and usually only takes approximately 15 minutes.
For the examination, you will be asked lie on your back with your right arm raised behind your head and your right abdominal area exposed. A water-based gel will be applied to your skin in the liver area. Our LiverScan practitioner will then use the Fibroscan® imaging handpiece or probe to examine the area around the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, just under the ribcage. A set of waves are applied directly into the liver, testing the pace at which sound frequencies go through the liver.
Our qualified LiverScan specialists will review the Fibroscan® results, and our best practice is to discuss the results with you, and the ways in which you can manage your liver health. We may schedule an appointment with our LiverScan consultants to further discuss the results, intervention and/or any additional treatment or medication that you may require.
Following your LiverScan procedure, you will be provided with useful information to ensure that your liver health is managed appropriately in the future.
Individual Screening
As an individual, you do not need to have a letter of referral from your GP or consultant to have a Fibroscan Liver Scan. This is a confidential and private service which you can book directly with us by phone, email or booking form
Corporate Screening
Corporate organisations regularly provide Executive Health screening for their management and team members. This is hugely beneficial in proactively managing the health and wellbeing of employees.
We highly recommend including LiverScan as part of regular executive health screenings. Unfortunately Fibroscan® equipment is not widely available in Ireland yet, so we, at LiverScan, are committed to provide onsite screenings for your organisation.
Should you wish to contact us to discuss your executive screening programme, please call our representative Loretto Condon on 021 4348433 or email
What people say…
“I had no idea that I had fatty liver disease until I got the results of my LiverScan procedure. Now I am so grateful that I know about FLD, and I am making changes in my life so that this condition won’t affect my life and health more in the future. It was a ticking time bomb inside me and I am so relieved to know about the condition so it can be managed.”
Donal Murphy (66 years) Cork
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