Fibroscan
A specialist in liver health, Dr. Abhishek Jain performs Fibroscan, a non-invasive test that measures liver stiffness to assess the degree of fibrosis or cirrhosis, enabling early intervention.
What is Fibroscan?
ibroscan is a state-of-the-art, non-invasive procedure that uses elastography to measure the stiffness of your liver. By emitting a painless pulse of vibration, the Fibroscan device evaluates the liver’s elasticity, which correlates with the level of liver damage or fibrosis. This helps physicians assess the extent of liver conditions without the need for invasive biopsies.
How is Fibroscan Performed?
The procedure is quick, painless, and does not require sedation.
The patient lies comfortably on an examination table.
A small device is placed on the skin over the liver area, typically on the right side of the abdomen.
The Fibroscan device emits a vibration, which is transmitted through the liver tissue to assess its stiffness.
The results are displayed immediately, providing a detailed analysis of liver health.
Indications for Fibroscan Fibroscan is highly effective for
- Assessing liver stiffness and detecting fibrosis or cirrhosis, often related to chronic liver diseases.
- Monitoring the progression of liver conditions such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and fatty liver disease.
- Evaluating liver damage due to alcohol use or other risk factors.
- Offering an alternative to liver biopsy for ongoing monitoring of liver health.
Benefits of Fibroscan
Non-Invasive
No need for needles, making it a comfortable and stress-free experience.
Quick Results
Provides immediate results that help in the timely diagnosis of liver conditions.
Accurate Assessment
Enables precise measurement of liver stiffness, aiding in the detection of fibrosis and cirrhosis.
No Downtime
The procedure is quick, with no recovery time needed.