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I have nafld had fibroscan today readings 400 and 5.5 what does it mean ?
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What is the kPa: Fibroscan helps asessment of liver scarring. If your score of 5.5 is the estimated kPa then it is suggestive of you not having advanced liver scarring
Answered 11/26/2018
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