Schistosoma mansoni-related periportal fibrosis; can we use APRI and PSDR levels in the real-time selection of patients for targeted endoscopy in a resource-limited setting? A case–control study

Schistosoma mansoni-related periportal fibrosis; can we use APRI and PSDR levels in the real-time selection of patients for targeted endoscopy in a resource-limited setting? A case–control study

Abstract Background Schistosoma mansoni related hepatic fibrosis is usually associated with hemodynamic alteration with increased mortality due to bleeding varices. The diagnosis of varices before bleeding imposes a big challenge in resource-limited countries using endoscopy. Published evidence on t...

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Main Authors: Daniel W. Gunda, Elizabeth F. Mtui, Paulina M. Manyiri, David C. Majinge, Semvua B. Kilonzo, Humphrey D. Mazigo, Benson R. Kidenya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Schistosoma mansoni
Periportal fibrosis
Esophageal varices
APRI levels
PSDR levels Hepatitis B co-infection
Northwestern Tanzania
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01802-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01802-9

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