The age, bilirubin and albumin (ABA) index: a novel noninvasive index for predicting liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, vol.33, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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.