Elastography, spleen size, and platelet count identify portal hypertension in patients with compensated cirrhosis

• Published in: Gastroenterology (New York, N.Y. 1943)
• Main Authors: Berzigotti, A, Seijo Ríos, Susana, Arena, U, Abraldes, Juan G, Vizzutti, F, García Pagán, Juan Carlos, Pinzani, M, Bosch i Genover, Jaume
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 08.10.2012
• Subjects: Cirrosi hepàtica; Esophageal varices; Hepatic cirrhosis; Hipertensió portal; Liver diseases; Malalties del fetge; Portal hypertension; Varices esofàgiques

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Noninvasive methods are needed to identify clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) and esophageal varices (EVs) in patients with compensated cirrhosis. We looked for markers of the presence of CSPH and EVs in patients with cirrhosis. METHODS: We performed a cross-sec...