Real-time elastography “FibroScan” compared to simple non-invasive screening tools in the assessment of liver fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver patients

Real-time elastography “FibroScan” compared to simple non-invasive screening tools in the assessment of liver fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver patients

Abstract Background and aim Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its subtype non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are increasing worldwide. NASH is characterized by active liver inflammation with severe consequences including progressive fibrosis, cirrhosis, and eventually hepatocellular ca...

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Main Authors: Ayman Mohamed Shamseya, Mohamed Tamer Afify, Hussam Ahmed Shawki Fayad, Mohamed Mahmoud Elshafey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-06-01
Series:Egyptian Liver Journal
Subjects:
NAFLD
Elastography
Liver biopsy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-022-00197-w

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