Non-invasive prediction of oesophageal varices in cirrhosis

作者:Sen Sambit; Griffiths William J H*
来源:World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2008, 14(15): 2454-2455.
DOI:10.3748/wjg.14.2454

摘要

Non-invasive predictors of varices in cirrhosis would reduce the need for screening endoscopies. Platelet count and spleen size have been shown to be useful parameters, in mixed groups of cirrhotics with different aetiologies. We evaluated this in two homogeneous groups with cirrhosis due to hepatitis C and alcohol. Non-invasive predictors appear promising in the former group, but less so in the latter group.

  • 出版日期2008-4-21