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.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Zhijian Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4506824 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature