Liver and spleen stiffness measurement using the new FibroScan module for prediction of esophageal varices and monitoring response to beta blockers in portal hypertension

Liver and spleen stiffness measurement using the new FibroScan module for prediction of esophageal varices and monitoring response to beta blockers in portal hypertension

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the clinical use of the new FibroScan module for measurement of liver and spleen stiffness (LS and SS), comparing their usefulness in prediction of esophageal varices (EV) in patients with portal hypertension (PH) and their clinical value for monitoring...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Elshimy, Ahmed Mohamed Abouelhoda, Wael M. Al-Banna, Omar Farouk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-11-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Subjects:
Elasticity imaging techniques
Esophageal and gastric varices
Liver cirrhosis
Portal hypertension
Propranolol
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-024-01394-w
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