Non-Invasive Measurement of Hepatic Fibrosis by Transient Elastography: A Narrative Review

Non-Invasive Measurement of Hepatic Fibrosis by Transient Elastography: A Narrative Review

Transient elastography by FibroScan<sup>®</sup> (Echosens, Paris, France) is a non-invasive method that can provide a reliable measurement of liver fibrosis through the evaluation of liver stiffness. Despite its limitations and risks, liver biopsy has thus far been the only procedure abl...

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Main Authors: Luca Rinaldi, Chiara Giorgione, Andrea Mormone, Francesca Esposito, Michele Rinaldi, Massimiliano Berretta, Raffaele Marfella, Ciro Romano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
transient elastography
FibroScan
liver stiffness
viral hepatitis
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
portal hypertension
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/8/1730

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