The inverse effect of meal intake on controlled attenuation parameter and liver stiffness as assessed by transient elastography

The inverse effect of meal intake on controlled attenuation parameter and liver stiffness as assessed by transient elastography

Abstract Background Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and liver stiffness (LS) measured by transient elastography (TE, Fibroscan®) have been used for steatosis and fibrosis assessment. We evaluated the effect of meal intake on CAP and LS values. Methods Forty patients who had had a liver biopsy...

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Main Authors: Kanittha Ratchatasettakul, Sasivimol Rattanasiri, Kwannapa Promson, Pranee Sringam, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Controlled attenuation parameter
Liver stiffness
Transient elastography
Meal
Steatosis
Fibrosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-017-0609-6

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