Transient Elastography Is the Best-Performing Non-Invasive Test of Liver Fibrosis in Obese Asian Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Pilot, Cross-Sectional Study

Transient Elastography Is the Best-Performing Non-Invasive Test of Liver Fibrosis in Obese Asian Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Pilot, Cross-Sectional Study

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The prevalence of NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is increasing, and up to 64% of Asian patients with NAFLD are obese. Non-invasive tests (NITs) for the assessment of liver fibrosis are increasingly being used, but data on their performance in...

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Main Authors: Kaliyaperumal Kalaiyarasi, Acharyya Sanchalika, Low Hsien Min, Yap Wei Ming, Shelat Vishalkumar, Yew Kuo Chao, Low Jee Keem, Junnarkar Sameer, Huey Cheong Wei Terence, Tan Yen Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
transient elastography
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
liver fibrosis
non-invasive assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/1/169

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