Publications by authors named "Ahmad Abdelsalem"
Int J Hepatol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on the use of noninvasive diagnostic methods to detect esophageal varices (EVs) in patients with compensated cirrhosis, contrasting with the traditional invasive method of upper endoscopy.
- Conducted on 50 patients at a hospital in Cape Town, the study analyzed various clinical and lab data, showing that 68% of participants had EVs, primarily caused by alcohol, hepatitis B, or autoimmune factors.
- Key findings emphasize significant differences in factors like liver and spleen stiffness, platelet counts, and dimensions that could enhance the accuracy of noninvasive tools for identifying EVs in patients.
