Transient elastography (XL probe) rapidly differentiates between hepatic and non-hepatic causes of ascites
A Kohlhaas, E Durango, G Millonig, M Golriz, A Mehrabi, M Büchler, HK Seitz, S Mueller · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2011 · Heft 08
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Background: Measurement of liver stiffness (LS) by transient elastography (TE, Fibroscan) has revolutionized the non-invasive diagnosis of cirrhosis. Thus far, TE could not be performed in patients with ascites which has been an important exclusion criterion besides obesity. We here explore the novel more energetic XL probe in patients with ascites (cirrhotic and other causes) and in a ascites pig model. Methods: We measured LS 15 patients with ascites due to hepatic or non-hepatic reasons using Fibroscan (XL probe). In addition, liver morphology, skin-capsula distance, diameter of ascites lamella were obtained…
