Diagnosis of cirrhosis by transient elastography (FibroScan): a prospective study

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Authors

Juliette Foucher · Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque

Abstract

Transient elastography is a promising non-invasive method for detection of cirrhosis in patients with chronic liver disease. Its use for the follow up and management of these patients could be of great interest and should be evaluated further.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Liver Disease and Transplantation Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gut

Volume 55, Issue 3, pp. 403-408

DOI: 10.1136/gut.2005.069153

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