Noninvasive Assessment of Portal Hypertension in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease: An Update
The assessment of portal hypertension is a relevant step in the evaluation of newly diagnosed advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). The current gold standard includes the invasive evaluation of hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) and endoscopy. However, noninvasive or minimally invasive techniq...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4202091 |