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Systematic review with meta‐analysis: non‐invasive assessment of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease – the role of transient elastography and plasma cytokeratin‐18 fragments

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2013 · Vol. 39(3) · pp. 254–269
Raymond KwokY K TseGrace Lai–Hung WongYe Jin HaA. U. LeeM. C. NguHenry Lik‐Yuen ChanVincent Wai‐Sun Wong

Abstract

Current non-invasive tests are accurate in excluding advanced fibrosis in NAFLD patients, and may be used for initial assessment. Further development and evaluation of NASH biomarkers are needed.

Liver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentPancreatitis Pathology and TreatmentLiver Diseases and ImmunityTransient elastographyMedicineSteatohepatitisFatty liverInternal medicineLiver biopsyFibrosisGastroenterologyPopulationCytokeratin

MeSH terms

BiopsyFatty LiverHumansLiver CirrhosisObesitySensitivity and SpecificityBiomarkersKeratin-18Elasticity Imaging TechniquesNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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  • Hong Kong Government
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