Prediction of oesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients by measuring liver stiffness with fibroscan

Prediction of oesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients by measuring liver stiffness with fibroscan

Background: Repeated endoscopy is required to detect & follow up of esophageal varices (OV) in cirrhotic patients. Objective: For discomfort and unwillingness lo do the endoscopy directed us to evaluate liver stiffness measurement (LSM) for lhe prediclion ofO V. Methods: A cross sectional o...

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Main Authors: Shahinul Alam, Ahmed Lutful Moben, A.K.M. Kborshed Alam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2016-08-01
Series:Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
Subjects:
Cirrhosis
Fibroscan
Liver stiffness
Oesophageal varices
Online Access:https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/29121

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