Accuracy of real-time shear wave elastography in staging hepatic fibrosis: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Chronic liver disease (CLD) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality and can lead to hepatic fibrosis. This study was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic value of real-time shear wave elastography (SWE) in the assessment of hepatic fibrosis. Methods A systematic search o...

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Main Authors: Juan Fu, Biao Wu, Huazhi Wu, Feng Lin, Wei Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-020-0414-5