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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2016; 22(32): 7236-7251
Published online Aug 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i32.7236
Published online Aug 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i32.7236
Most widely used and validated non-invasive technique |
High range of values |
Well defined quality criteria |
Good reproducibility |
Detects liver stiffness and steatosis from the same region of interest |
Excellent for the exclusion of cirrhosis |
Prognostic value in cirrhosis |
User-friendly |
Short duration, painless |
Applicable as a screening method in large populations |
- Citation: Mikolasevic I, Orlic L, Franjic N, Hauser G, Stimac D, Milic S. Transient elastography (FibroScan®) with controlled attenuation parameter in the assessment of liver steatosis and fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - Where do we stand? World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(32): 7236-7251
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i32/7236.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i32.7236