Fibroscan is a non-invasive test that helps assess the health of your liver. Specifically, it uses ultrasound technology to determine the degree of fibrosis or scarring that may be present in your liver from various liver diseases or conditions. This information is then used by your gastroenterologist to individualize and optimize your treatment plan. For some patients, Fibroscan can replace liver biopsy.
Fibroscan is machine used to detect non invasively the liver status of the patient. It states the that whether the liver is healthy, having fibrosis or cirrhosis.
It is used for follow -up of patients with liver ailments to see the the course of the disease.
