Real-time tissue elastography (RTE) for noninvasive evaluation of fibrosis in liver diseases in children in comparison to liver biopsy
Conclusion
RTE parameters enable a possible differentiation of high fibrosis; however, their correlation with fibrosis stage was moderate. RTE seems to be a promising method in liver fibrosis grading in children.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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