A new screening strategy for varices by liver and spleen stiffness measurement (LSSM) in cirrhotic patients: a randomized trial

ConclusionsNon‐inferiority of the LSSM‐guided screening strategy to the convention approach cannot be excluded by this RCT. This approach should be further evaluated in a cohort of larger sample size with more clinically significant varices.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Liver International - August 29, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Grace Lai ‐Hung Wong, Raymond Kwok, Aric Josun Hui, Yee‐Kit Tse, Kai‐Tin Ho, Angeline Oi‐Shan Lo, Kelvin Long‐Yan Lam, Heyson Chi‐Hey Chan, Rashid Abdul Lui, Kenneth Hon‐Da Au, Henry Lik‐Yuen Chan, Vincent Wai‐Sun Wong Tags: Original Article Source Type: research