Ultrasonography Elastography to Predict the Diagnosis, Severity, and Treatment Indication of Esophageal Varices in Patients with Chronic Liver Diseases

Ultrasonography Elastography to Predict the Diagnosis, Severity, and Treatment Indication of Esophageal Varices in Patients with Chronic Liver Diseases

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Esophageal varices (EVs) are a serious complication of liver cirrhosis. Guidelines for cirrhosis/chronic liver diseases (CLDs) do not specify a follow-up period or the need for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). EGD is a useful but uncomfortable procedure for...

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Main Authors: Azusa Wada, Yasunobu Yamashita, Mikitaka Iguchi, Yoshiyuki Ida, Takao Maekita, Reiko Ashida, Masayuki Kitano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
elastography
esophageal varices
shear wave
F-index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/15/1867
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