Factors of accuracy of transient elastography (fibroscan) for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C.

D, Lucidarme; J, Foucher; Bail B, Le; J, Vergniol; L, Castera; C, Duburque; G, Forzy; B, Filoche; P, Couzigou; Lédinghen V, de

doi:10.1002/hep.22748

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Factors of accuracy of transient elastography (fibroscan) for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C.

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Lucidarme D

Foucher J

Le Bail B

Abstract

Unlabelled The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of success rate and interquartile range on the accuracy of transient elastography for the diagnostic of fibrosis in hepatitis C virus infection. Two-hundred fifty-four consecutive patients had liver stiffness measurements and liver bio...

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