Non-invasive evaluation of liver fibrosis by transient elastography and biochemical markers in elderly inpatients.

Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate liver fibrosis using non-invasive methods in elderly patients.

Methods: In a prospective two-day study, all consecutive patients of geriatric units were examined using transient elastography (FibroScan) and biochemical markers (Hepascore, Aspartate Transaminase (AST) to platelet ratio index [APRI], Forns score, FibroTest). Three groups of patients were included: elderly patients without liver disease (group A, 85.