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An evaluation of transient elastography in the discrimination of HBeAg-negative disease from inactive hepatitis B carriers
Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 10/13/09

Maimone S et al. – This study shows that mean hepatic stiffness by elastography is significantly lower in patients with inactive hepatitis B compared to those with HBeAg–negative disease. The procedure is a useful adjunct to diagnosis to confirm a clinical pattern of disease, and for more selective use of liver biopsy before considering antiviral therapy.

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