The use of elastography in patients with chronic liver diseases

Authors

  • L.V. Zhuravlyova Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • O.V. Ogneva Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22141/2308-2097.52.2.2018.132616

Keywords:

сhronic liver diseases, liver fibrosis, elastography

Abstract

The article considers the advantages and disadvantages of the non-invasive method for diagnosing liver fibrosis — elastography. The types of this research method, applications were described. The most effective types of elastography for various chronic liver diseases were indicated (chronic hepatitis B and C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune diseases of the hepatobiliary system and alcoholic liver disease). The latest research results were analyzed.

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2021-09-07

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Zhuravlyova, L., & Ogneva, O. (2021). The use of elastography in patients with chronic liver diseases. GASTROENTEROLOGY, 52(2), 98–103. https://doi.org/10.22141/2308-2097.52.2.2018.132616

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Vol. 52 No. 2 (2018)

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