Spleen Stiffness as Predictor of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis of Different Etiologies.

Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 16190
Published: Nov 7, 2019
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine whether esophageal varices (EV) can be identified through the evaluation of spleen stiffness (SSM) via acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI). A total of 135 patients suffering from cirrhosis underwent a clinical exam, laboratory tests, abdominal ultrasound, liver stiffness (LSM) measurement, SSM evaluation and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Based on the endoscopy results, the patients were...
Paper Details
Title
Spleen Stiffness as Predictor of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis of Different Etiologies.
Published Date
Nov 7, 2019
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
16190
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