Accuracy of Noninvasive Indices for Diagnosing Hepatic Steatosis Compared to Controlled Attenuated Parameter (CAP) in a Lebanese Cohort.
Fady Daniel,
Dima Malak,
Rola Jaafar
et al.
Abstract:Background
Noninvasive liver indices are valuable tools to identify patients with NAFLD in view of their simplicity and relatively low cost.
Aims
This study examined the accuracy of several published indices, including hepatic steatosis index (HSI), Framingham steatosis index (FSI), and Dallas steatosis index (DSI) in predicting steatosis compared to Transient elastography controlled attenuation parameter (CAP).
Methods
This is a retrospective study on 720 patients who underwent Fibro scan at the American U… Show more
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