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Dr. Vikrant Kale at Kaizen Gastro Care is a specialist in liver diseases and performs Fibroscan tests as part of his practice. If you have been diagnosed with a liver disease, or have risk factors for liver disease, it is recommended that you consult with Dr. Kale to determine whether a Fibroscan test is appropriate for your case.
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from regions where hepatitis B or C is endemic. Dr. Vikrant Kale at Kaizen Gastro Care is a specialist in liver diseases and performs Fibroscan tests as part of his practice. If you have been diagnosed with a liver disease, or have risk factors for liver disease, it is recommended that you consult with Dr. Kale to determine whether a Fibroscan test is appropriate for your case. How is the test performed? During the test, you will be asked to lie on your back with your right arm raised behind your head. A special probe will be placed on your skin over your liver, which will send a vibration wave through the liver tissue. The vibration wave is measured by an ultrasound-like machine, which can calculate the sti?ness of the liver. The entire process takes about 10 to 15 minutes and is painless. What does the result indicate? The ?broscan outcome is represented in kilopascals (kPa), which is a measure of liver immobility. The higher the kPa value, the more ?brotic or damaged the liver is. The result can be interpreted as follows: Less than 7.0 kPa: No or minimal ?brosis 7.0-9.5 kPa: Mild to moderate ?brosis 9.5-12.5 kPa: Signi?cant ?brosis More than 12.5 kPa: Severe ?brosis or cirrhosis What are the bene?ts of Fibroscan? Fibroscan has several bene?ts over liver biopsy, including: Non-invasive: Fibroscan is a non-invasive procedure that does not require any needles or incisions. Painless: The test is painless and does not cause any discomfort or bleeding. Quick: The test takes only 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Accurate: Fibroscan is a reliable tool for assessing liver ?brosis and can detect even mild ?brosis that may be missed by liver biopsy. Top Asked Questions: Is the Fibroscan test painful? No, the Fibroscan test is non-invasive and painless. It is similar to having an ultrasound. How long does a Fibroscan test take? What is cost of Fibroscan test in Pune? What are the risks of a Fibroscan test? Can a Fibroscan test replace a liver biopsy? Conclusion: Fibroscan is a non-invasive and painless procedure used to assess the extent of liver deterioration in individuals with chronic liver disease. It is a reliable tool for assessing liver ?brosis and can notice even mild ?brosis that may be missed by liver biopsy. If you have chronic liver disease, contact Kaizen Gastro Care PREV POST Bene?ts of Exercise on Your Digestion Contact Info GI Services GI Surgeries
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