Potential impact of screening for fatty liver disease by transient elastography with liver stiffness and controlled attenuation parameter measurements: a pilot study.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-111804
Abstract: Background The prevalence of chronic liver diseases is high in developed countries, and the leading causes are amenable to prevention. The German Lebertag is to increase awareness of the burden of chronic liver diseases in the… read more here.
Keywords: pilot study; transient elastography; liver; lsm cap ... See more keywords
Discordance in steatosis classification between liver biopsy and transient elastography for high controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) values.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-123829
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) measured by transient elastography allows for the noninvasive assessment of hepatic steatosis. However, discrepant results between CAP values and histological evaluation have been reported in particular with high CAP… read more here.
Keywords: transient elastography; liver biopsy; steatosis; cap ... See more keywords