Assessing Liver Fibrosis with Non-Invasive Methods / 中国普外基础与临床杂志
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
;
(12)2003.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-547562
ABSTRACT
Objective To assess value and limitations of non-invasive methods in assessing liver fibrosis.Methods By summarized current situation and advancement of serum fibrotic markers,ultrasound,CT and MRI in assessing liver fibrosis,we investigated their value and limitations.Results In addition to diagnosis,non-invasive methods of assessing liver fibrosis assess severity of liver fibrosis.For liver fibrosis,however,non-invasive methods can not monitor effectively reaction to therapy and progression.Conclusion Non-invasive methods play important roles in diagnosis and assessing severity of liver fibrosis,and reduce the need of liver biopsy.
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Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
Year:
2003
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