Effects of patient factors on noninvasive liver stiffness measurement using acoustic radiation force impulse elastography in patients with chronic hepatitis C

Effects of patient factors on noninvasive liver stiffness measurement using acoustic radiation force impulse elastography in patients with chronic hepatitis C

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previous research has shown variation in the effects of patient factors, including hepatic necroinflammatory activity, on liver stiffness measurement (LSM). This prospective study attempts to identify explanatory factors for LSM in p...

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Main Authors: Chen Sheng-Hung, Li Yu-Fen, Lai Hsueh-Chou, Kao Jung-Ta, Peng Cheng-Yuan, Chuang Po-Heng, Su Wen-Pang, Chiang I-Ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Liver fibrosis
Cirrhosis
Acoustic radiation force impulse
FibroTest
ActiTest
Chronic hepatitis C
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/105

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