Abstract

RYAN, John D.  and  TSOCHATZIS, Emmanuel A.. MRE in NAFLD: Promising but Further Validation is Required. Ann. Hepatol. [online]. 2017, vol.16, n.3, pp.332-332. ISSN 1665-2681.  https://doi.org/10.5604/16652681.1235474.

MR elastography is a novel method for non-invasive fibrosis assessment, not yet sufficiently validated. In a recent study in 104 patients Park, Gastroenterology 2017; 152: 598-602),MRE was compared to transient elastography for the diagnosis of fibrosis is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The current viewpoint critically appraises this study.

Keywords : Fibrosis; Fibroscan; Non-invasive; Cirrhosis.

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