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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2014; 20(40): 14626-14641
Published online Oct 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i40.14626
Published online Oct 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i40.14626
Non-invasive diagnosis of alcoholic liver disease
Sebastian Mueller, Helmut Karl Seitz, Department of Internal Medicine, Salem Medical Center, University of Heidelberg, 69121 Heidelberg, Germany
Sebastian Mueller, Helmut Karl Seitz, Vanessa Rausch, Center for Alcohol Research, University of Heidelberg, 69121 Heidelberg, Germany
Author contributions: Mueller S and Rausch V analyzed the data and wrote the paper; Seitz HK critically revised the paper and added comments.
Correspondence to: Sebastian Mueller, MD, PhD, Professor, Vice Head, Research Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Salem Medical Center, University of Heidelberg, Zeppelinstraße 11-33, 69121 Heidelberg, Germany. sebastian.mueller@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
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Received: February 10, 2014
Revised: April 30, 2014
Accepted: July 22, 2014
Published online: October 28, 2014
Revised: April 30, 2014
Accepted: July 22, 2014
Published online: October 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: This review article summarizes recent advantages in non-invasive assessment of patients with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) such as elastographic techniques (Fibroscan), acoustic radiation force impulse imaging, shear wave elastography or serum marker and highlights future perspectives which may improve the early diagnosis of ALD.