The age, bilirubin and albumin (ABA) index: a novel noninvasive index for predicting liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection.


Yilmaz B., Kayadibi H., Yeniova A. O., Koseoglu H., Simsek Z.

European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, vol.33, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002038
  • Journal Name: European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Keywords: age, bilirubin and albumin index, cirrhosis, liver fibrosis, marker, noninvasive index, ACCURATE MARKER, CIRRHOSIS, RATIO, PATHOGENESIS, BIOPSY, SCORE
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim It was to assess the diagnostic performance characteristics of a novel index, (ABA), which utilizes age, bilirubin and albumin to predict significant and severe fibrosis, and cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection.