Essays about: "Transient elastography"

Found 1 essay containing the words Transient elastography.

  1. 1. An assessment of patients followed for Hepatitis B at the Department of Infectious Diseases at Örebro University Hospital : - Factors associated with significant liver fibrosis evaluated by transient elastography

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Therese Axelsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Chronic hepatitis B; Liver stiffness; Liver fibrosis; Transient elastography; Risk factors;

    Abstract : Introduction: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a viral infection that can lead to development of fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Several factors affecting disease progression have been reported, such as sex and region of origin. Liver stiffness and fibrosis can be evaluated using transient elastography. READ MORE