Non-invasive diagnostic assessment tools for the detection of liver fibrosis in patients with suspected alcohol-related liver disease: a systematic review and economic evaluation
Background: Excessive alcohol consumption may lead to the development of alcohol-related liver disease (ALD). Liver biopsy may be used in patients with suspected ALD to confirm the diagnosis, exclude other or additional liver pathologies, and provide accurate staging of the degree of liver injury in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2012-02-01
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| Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta16040 |