Steatometry and elastometry as methods of noninvasive diagnostics of pancreatic steatosis and fibrosis in children

Background. Obesity is associated with accumulation of fat in parenchymal organs, including pancreas, with formation of its steatosis. Pancreatic steatosis can lead to chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the pancreas. Limitation in invasive studies in children causes need of development and impleme...

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Main Authors: Yu.M. Stepanov, N.H. Gravirovska, O.Yu. Lukianenko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Publishing House Zaslavsky 2017-04-01
Series:Gastroenterologìa
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Online Access:http://gastro.zaslavsky.com.ua/article/view/101699