Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3284858 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The best measurement site for LSE is the one generally used for liver biopsy. Reproducibility of LSE is globally excellent but is fair in patient with low liver stiffness. The fibrosis diagnosis by ultrasonographic elastometry in low stages or categorized into fibrosis Metavir stages must be interpreted with caution.
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Authors
Jérôme Boursier, Anselme Konaté, Gabriella Gorea, Stéphane Reaud, Emmanuel Quemener, Frédéric Oberti, Isabelle Hubert-Fouchard, Nina Dib, Paul Calès,