| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8812130 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This study validates previously determined liver stiffness measurement cut points of 8.6âkPa and 11.5âkPa to predict METAVIR F3-F4 and F4 fibrosis in children and young adults in separate cohorts. With increasing data on the utility and validity of liver stiffness measurement in children, transient elastography may help identify patients with greater risk of advanced fibrosis and those who need liver biopsy assessment and/or surveillance for the complications of cirrhosis in a variety of liver disorders.
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Authors
Christine K. MD, Paul D. MS, Roshan MBBS, Sarah BA, Shanna M. BS, Maureen M. MD,