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Evolution of Noninvasive Tests of Liver Fibrosis Is Associated With Prognosis in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C

Julien Vergniol, Jérôme Boursier, Clélia Coutzac, Sandrine Bertrais, Juliette Foucher, Camille Angel, Faïza Chermak, I. Hubert, Wassil Merrouche, Frédéric Oberti,

Hepatology · 2014 · 127 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

Three-year evolution of noninvasive tests of liver fibrosis has a strong prognostic value in CHC patients. These tests should be repeated to monitor patients and predict their outcome.

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