Liver Fibroscan

Endoscopic Intervention

What Is Liver Fibroscan?

Liver fibroscan or liver elastography is a procedure used for imaging and diagnosis purpose and used the ultrasound method to determine the condition of liver tissue. With the help of this scan, doctors can prescribe treatment plans if there is any scarring tissue found in the report.

Why Is Liver Fibroscan Performed?

  • Identifying Liver Cirhhosis: Doctors recommend this procedure to understand the intensity of the scarring tissue which generally leads of liver cirrhosis.
  • Determining Overall Liver Health: Even in case of fatty liver, your consulting doctor may recommend getting a liver fibroscan to understand the overall health of the liver and prescribe treatment plans based on this.

Advantages of Liver Fibroscan

  • Minimally Invasive Method : Liver fibroscan is a non-invasive procedure and can be done on an outpatient basis. 
  • Speedy and Painless: The procedure is quick, and takes only a few minutes to complete and involves no pain. 
  • Provides Immediate Results: Liver fibroscan provides immediate results, allowing for rapid assessment of liver fibrosis without the need for laboratory processing or waiting for biopsy results.
  • No Anesthesia Required: Unlike liver biopsy, liver fibroscan does not require anesthesia or sedation, reducing associated risks and patient discomfort.

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