Early kidney dysfunction in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - is transient elastography useful as a screening method?

Conclusion: Significant liver fibrosis is associated with a significant increased risk of EKD in patients with MAFLD, regardless of other comorbidities. Higher levels of LSM, particularly>6.1kPa, alert for timely identification of EKD and associated comorbidities, as well as their control, in order to prevent the development of CKD in the long term.
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research