Role of the Aspartate Transaminase and Platelet Ratio Index in Assessing Hepatic Fibrosis and Liver Inflammation in Adolescent Patients with HBeAg-Positive Chronic Hepatitis B

This study described an index of aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) to assess hepatic fibrosis with limited expense and widespread availability compared to the liver biopsy in adolescent patients with CHB.

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Published in:Gastroenterology research and practice 2015-01, Vol.2015 (2015), p.1-6
Main Authors: Duoyun, Li, Xiaojun, Liu, Qiwen, Deng, Xiangbin, Deng, Hongyan, Wang, Jinxin, Zheng, Zhong, Chen, Zhanzhou, Lin, Weiming, Yao, Hui, Li, Zhijian, Yu, Weizhi, Yang
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Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Aspartate aminotransferase
Blood platelets
Development and progression
Fibrosis
Gangrene
Genetic aspects
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hospitals
Infections
Infectious diseases
Inflammation
Liver cirrhosis
Liver diseases
Measurement
Patients
Physiological aspects
Statistical analysis
Studies
Viral infections
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Summary:This study described an index of aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) to assess hepatic fibrosis with limited expense and widespread availability compared to the liver biopsy in adolescent patients with CHB.
ISSN:1687-6121
1687-630X
DOI:10.1155/2015/906026