Non-invasive assessment of fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in Western countries, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. It currently affects approximately 30% of adults and 10% of children and adolescents. The resulting increase in the number of patients with NAFLD is ex...

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Main Authors: Francesco Vizzutti;, Umberto Arena;, Valerio Nobili;, Roberto Tarquini;, Marco Trappoliere;, Giacomo Laffi;, Fabio Marra;, Massimo Pinzani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-04-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119317843