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Publication Name World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID 117777
Country Italy
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2026-08-18 03:51
ISSN 1948-5182 (online)
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Category Medicine, Research & Experimental
Manuscript Type Correspondence
Article Title Letter to the Editor: Filling the gaps in non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Roberta Forlano, Nicola Maurizio Castellaneta and Patrizia Suppressa
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Roberta Forlano, Associate Professor, Gastroenterology Unit, General Regional Hospital “F Miulli”, Strada Provinciale Acquaviva-Santeramo, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Puglia, Italy. forlano@lum.it
Key Words Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease; Liver fibrosis; Screening; Non-invasive assessment; Liver function tests
Core Tip Non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis remains challenging in patients suffering from metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease. A two-tier system including blood tests and elastography still remains the most sensible and practical approach to address this unmet need.
Publish Date 2026-08-18 03:51
Citation

Forlano R, Castellaneta NM, Suppressa P. Letter to the Editor: Filling the gaps in non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. World J Hepatol 2026; 18(8): 117777

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v18/i8/117777.htm
DOI https://doi.org/10.4254/wjh.117777
Full Article (PDF) WJH-18-117777-with-cover.pdf
Manuscript File 117777_Auto_Edited_004600.docx
Answering Reviewers 117777-answering-reviewers.pdf
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Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 117777-non-native-speakers.pdf
Peer-review Report 117777-peer-reviews.pdf
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