MRE in NAFLD: Promising but further validation is required

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Autores: Ryan John D, Tsochatzis Emmanuel A

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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 non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The current viewpoint critically appraises this study.

Palabras clave: Fibrosis fibroscan non-invasive cirrhosis.

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Vol. 16 Núm.3. Mayo-Junio 2017 Pags. 331-332 Ann Hepatol 2017; 16(3)