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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2017.8.5.079

Evaluation of convergence Elasticity of Liver Fibroscan used measurement with Ultrasonography  

Kim, Min-Jeong (Health Medical Science, Graduate School, Kangwon National University)
Han, Man-Seok (Radiological Science, Kangwon National University)
Jang, Jae-Uk (Health Medical Science, Graduate School, Kangwon National University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.8, no.5, 2017 , pp. 79-85 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the clinical and the instrument of convergence utility of transient elastography (FibroScan(R):electromagnetic wave) in diagnosing and treating liver ailments through a comparison and an analysis between liver function blood test and transient elastography (FibroScan(R)) in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Of all the patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection who visited clinic B in Daejeon City between July 1, 2015, and February 28, 2016, 75 who underwent a FibroScan(R) test were selected for this study. Their laboratory and liver function test results were compared for a correlation analysis before constructing an ROC (Receiver Operation Characteristic) curve. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were 0.572 and 0.502, respectively, and showed highest correlation with fibrosis score, with statistical significance (p<0.000). Gamma glutamyltranspeptidase, total bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase levels also showed relatively significant correlations in this order of sequence, while -fetoprotein and total protein levels did not show any statistically significant values. Albumin (-0.449) and platelet levels (-0.373) showed negative correlations with each other and no correlation with fibrosis score (p < 0.000). As liver fibrosis worsened, the accuracy of the ROC curve increased. At the F4 stage, which is the cirrhotic stage, the largest area under the curve was observed. FibroScan(R) showed significant correlation with the ALT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) and AST (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) levels in the liver function test, which is a routine test for patients with chronic liver ailments. This implies that fibrosis correlates with liver inflammation severity.
Keywords
FibroScan(R)(electromagnetic wave); liver function blood test; Gamma glutamyltranspe; ${\alpha}$-fetoprotein; total bilirubin;
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