12 results about "Elastography" patented technology

<ul><li>Transient elastography helps in identifying the level of risk of cirrhosis in patients who belong to the high-risk category</li><li>It also helps in the improved identification of cirrhosis in patients who attend the OPD (Out Patient Departments) of infectious diseases, gastroenterology, and hepatology departments</li></ul><p>Patients who are diagnosed with Hepatitis B should undergo this test to assess the condition of the liver. A score of less than 6 kPa, indicates that there is no significant fibrosis</p><ul><li>If the score is between 6 to 10 kPa, there may be a need for a liver biopsy to assess the extent of fibrosis</li><li>A score of 10 to 11 kPa is suggestive of cirrhosis</li></ul><p>This procedure cannot be performed:</p><ul><li>In patients having a large amount of chest fat</li><li>In morbidly obese patients</li><li>In patients having ascites</li></ul><p>The results of this test are not reliable in the above group. Liver biopsy may be advisable in such cases</p>