Conclusion
CKD
RENAL FIBROSIS, DISEASE
In our study, an MLP model based on 2D-SWE and clinical features was developed which had an excellent diagnostic performance as well as clinical utility for the noninvasive assessment of renal fibrosis in patients with CKD. This novel technique helps refine clinical decision-making and provides information about the disease’s risk. Despite some progress being made on the MLP model developed in the present study, the research results were derived from a single-center cohort with a small sample size, and future studies are therefore needed to validate these findings in a multi-center, large population-based cohort setting.