Transient elastography for liver fibrosis diagnosis

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Transient elastography for liver fibrosis diagnosis. / Andersen, Ellen Sloth; Christensen, Peer Brehm; Weis, Nina; Weis, Nina.

In: European Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol. 20, No. 4, 2008, p. 339-42.

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Andersen, ES, Christensen, PB, Weis, N & Weis, N 2008, 'Transient elastography for liver fibrosis diagnosis', European Journal of Internal Medicine, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 339-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2008.09.020

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Andersen, E. S., Christensen, P. B., Weis, N., & Weis, N. (2008). Transient elastography for liver fibrosis diagnosis. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 20(4), 339-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2008.09.020

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Andersen ES, Christensen PB, Weis N, Weis N. Transient elastography for liver fibrosis diagnosis. European Journal of Internal Medicine. 2008;20(4):339-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2008.09.020

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Andersen, Ellen Sloth ; Christensen, Peer Brehm ; Weis, Nina ; Weis, Nina. / Transient elastography for liver fibrosis diagnosis. In: European Journal of Internal Medicine. 2008 ; Vol. 20, No. 4. pp. 339-42.

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abstract = "Liver biopsy is considered the {"}golden standard{"} for assessment of hepatic fibrosis. However, the procedure has limitations because of inconvenience and rare but serious complications as bleeding. Furthermore, sampling errors are frequent, and interobserver variability often poses problems. Recently, a modified ultrasound scanner (transient elastography) has been developed to assess fibrosis. The device measures liver elasticity, which correlates well with the degree of fibrosis. Studies have shown that transient elastography is more accurate in diagnosing cirrhosis than minor to moderate fibrosis. Most of the studies have been conducted on patients with chronic hepatitis but a few studies have also covered fibrosis and cirrhosis due to other etiologies, and they also demonstrate the high sensitivity and specificity. Transient elastography for assessment of fibrosis may turn out to be a valuable diagnostic procedure and follow-up of patients with chronic liver diseases.",
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AU - Andersen, Ellen Sloth

AU - Christensen, Peer Brehm

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N2 - Liver biopsy is considered the "golden standard" for assessment of hepatic fibrosis. However, the procedure has limitations because of inconvenience and rare but serious complications as bleeding. Furthermore, sampling errors are frequent, and interobserver variability often poses problems. Recently, a modified ultrasound scanner (transient elastography) has been developed to assess fibrosis. The device measures liver elasticity, which correlates well with the degree of fibrosis. Studies have shown that transient elastography is more accurate in diagnosing cirrhosis than minor to moderate fibrosis. Most of the studies have been conducted on patients with chronic hepatitis but a few studies have also covered fibrosis and cirrhosis due to other etiologies, and they also demonstrate the high sensitivity and specificity. Transient elastography for assessment of fibrosis may turn out to be a valuable diagnostic procedure and follow-up of patients with chronic liver diseases.

AB - Liver biopsy is considered the "golden standard" for assessment of hepatic fibrosis. However, the procedure has limitations because of inconvenience and rare but serious complications as bleeding. Furthermore, sampling errors are frequent, and interobserver variability often poses problems. Recently, a modified ultrasound scanner (transient elastography) has been developed to assess fibrosis. The device measures liver elasticity, which correlates well with the degree of fibrosis. Studies have shown that transient elastography is more accurate in diagnosing cirrhosis than minor to moderate fibrosis. Most of the studies have been conducted on patients with chronic hepatitis but a few studies have also covered fibrosis and cirrhosis due to other etiologies, and they also demonstrate the high sensitivity and specificity. Transient elastography for assessment of fibrosis may turn out to be a valuable diagnostic procedure and follow-up of patients with chronic liver diseases.

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