Diagnosis of heptic fibrosis and cirrhosis by transient elastography in HIV/hepatitis C virus-coinfected patients

Authors :: Ledinghen, Victor de
Douvin, Catherine
Kettaneh, Adrien
Ziol, Marianne
Roult, Dominique
Marcellin, Patrick
Dhumeaux, Daniel
Beaugrand, Michel
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). Feb 1, 2006, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p175, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: An approximate of 72 consecutive HIV patients with chronic hepatitis C who had a simultaneous liver biopsy and liver stiffness measurement by transient elastogarphy for the assessment of the liver fibrosis, is studied. Liver stiffness measurement is a promising non-invasive method for the assessment of fibrosis in HIV-infected patients with chronic HCV infection.

Subjects :: Hepatitis C virus -- Risk factors
Hepatitis C virus -- Diagnosis
Hepatitis C virus -- Care and treatment
Lung diseases -- Risk factors
Lung diseases -- Diagnosis
Lung diseases -- Care and treatment
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