Assessing Liver Fibrosis with Non-Invasive Methods
- VernacularTitle:非侵入性方法评价肝纤维化
- Author:
Guangwen CHEN
;
Bin SONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver fibrosis;
Serum marker;
Ultrasound;
Computed tomography/X-ray;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2003;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To assess value and limitations of non-invasive methods in assessing liver fibrosis.Methods By summarized current situation and advancement of serum fibrotic markers,ultrasound,CT and MRI in assessing liver fibrosis,we investigated their value and limitations.Results In addition to diagnosis,non-invasive methods of assessing liver fibrosis assess severity of liver fibrosis.For liver fibrosis,however,non-invasive methods can not monitor effectively reaction to therapy and progression.Conclusion Non-invasive methods play important roles in diagnosis and assessing severity of liver fibrosis,and reduce the need of liver biopsy.
