Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	114768
Country	Nigeria

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Splenic elastography in cirrhosis: A practical, non-invasive portal hypertension assessment from a Nigerian tertiary center
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Habibu Tijjani Saleh, Yusuf Musa, Abubakar Sadiq Aminu, Hafizu Zubairu Abdullahi, Adamu Alhaji Samaila and Musa Muhammad Borodo
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Corresponding Author	Yusuf Musa, Chief Physician, Consultant, MD, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, Murtala Muhammad Way, Opposite Jibia Road, Katsina 820101, Nigeria. yusuf.musa@npmcn.edu.ng
Key Words	Splenic stiffness; Transient elastography; Liver cirrhosis; Liver disease severity; Portal hypertension
Core Tip	Splenic stiffness measurement (SSM) by transient elastography is a promising, non-invasive proxy for portal hypertension in cirrhosis, especially where endoscopy access is limited. In this North-Western Nigerian cohort, SSM was significantly higher in cirrhotic patients and rose with advancing Child-Pugh class. Strong correlations emerged between SSM and indicators of liver dysfunction (bilirubin, international normalized ratio, albumin, platelets), supporting its utility as an objective severity marker. Implementing SSM could streamline risk stratification, monitor disease progression, and alleviate the burden on scarce endoscopic services in low-resource settings, offering a scalable tool for improving clinical decision-making.
Citation	Saleh HT, Musa Y, Aminu AS, Abdullahi HZ, Samaila AA, Borodo MM. Splenic elastography in cirrhosis: A practical, non-invasive portal hypertension assessment from a Nigerian tertiary center. World J Hepatol 2026; In press

Received	2025-09-28 08:29
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-28 08:29
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-23 08:22
Return for Revision	2025-10-23 08:22
Revised	2025-11-05 18:42
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-13 02:36
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-13 07:50
Articles in Press	2026-01-13 07:50
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