FibroTest and FibroScan for the Prediction of Hepatitis C-Related Fibrosis: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Test Accuracy

Aziz Shaheen, Abdel; F. Wan, Alex; P. Myers, Robert

doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01466.x

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FibroTest and FibroScan for the Prediction of Hepatitis C-Related Fibrosis: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Test Accuracy

Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology • Sep 11, 2007

Authors:

Abdel Aziz Shaheen

Alex F. Wan

Robert P. Myers

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The accurate diagnosis of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related fibrosis is crucial for prognostication and treatment decisions. Due to the limitations of biopsy, noninvasive alternatives including FibroTest and FibroScan have been developed. Our objective was to systematically review studies ...

Subject

Medicine

Liver biopsy

Cirrhosis

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