Role of Noninvasive methods(ultrasound) in diagnosing of liver cirrhosis


Abstract in English

Cirrhosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally . Liver biopsy is still the gold standard for diagnosing liver cirrhosis but this technique is expensive and have many complications . So doctors are looking for other methods that have less complications and cost .Nine ultrasonographic variables were recorded in 202 patients .Half of patients(101) have cirrhosis and were divided into groups depending on cause and severity of cirrhosis .While the other half have chronic liver diseases but they have not, develop cirrhosis yet. Main cause of cirrhosis is chronic viral hepatitis. Sensitivity is 88%,specificity is 80% in diagnosing cirrhosis.

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