ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2018
The XL probe: A luxury or a necessity? Risk stratification in an obese community cohort using transient elastography.
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- Non-Invasive Measurement of Hepatic Fibrosis by Transient Elastography: A Narrative Review.Viruses · 2023Review
- Liver Involvement in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis: Role of Transient Elastography in the Assessment of Hepatic Fibrosis and Steatosis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- [Research progress of non-invasive examination in the screening of chronic liver disease among the general community population].Zhonghua gan zang bing za zhi = Zhonghua ganzangbing zazhi = Chinese journal of hepatology · 2021Article
- Embedding assessment of liver fibrosis into routine diabetic review in primary care.JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology · 2021Article
- Acceptability of chronic liver disease screening in a UK primary care setting: a qualitative evaluation.BMJ open · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundTransient elastography is a non-invasive tool which can stratify patients at risk of chronic liver disease. However, a raised body mass index has been independently associated with a failed or unreliable examination.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to analyse the performance of two probes (M/XL) on a portable transient elastography device within an obese community population.
methodThe method involved a prospective study with recruitment from a primary care practice. Patients identified with a risk factor for chronic liver disease were invited to a community-based risk stratification pathway for transient elastography readings with both probes. A threshold of ≥8.0 kPa defined elevated liver stiffness.
resultsA total of 477 patients attended the pathway. Of the patients, 21% had no valid measurements with the M probe. There was a significant difference between the probes in the proportion achieving ≥10 valid readings (M versus XL probe: 66.2% versus 90.2%;
conclusionThe XL probe on a portable device significantly improves the applicability of transient elastography within a community-based risk stratification pathway.
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