Serum Liver Fibrosis Markers for Predicting the Presence of Gastroesophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
Background and Aims. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the role of hyaluronic acid (HA), laminin (LN), amino-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP), and collagen IV (CIV) in predicting the presence of gastroesophageal varices (GEVs) in patients with liver...
Main Authors: | Xingshun Qi, Hongyu Li, Jiang Chen, Chunlian Xia, Ying Peng, Junna Dai, Yue Hou, Han Deng, Jing Li, Xiaozhong Guo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/274534 |
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