Abstract：
The progressive use of noninvasive tests (NITs) has changed the way hepatologists diagnose and manage patients with chronic liver disease, mainly because of their easiness to use and the ability to be repeated during follow-up. Liver stiffness measurement is the NIT with more scientific evidence. NITs have demonstrated to be useful to detect not only liver fibrosis but also the presence of clinically significant portal hypertension. Moreover, current evidence supports they can also be useful to evaluate the prognosis of patients with chronic liver disease.
摘要：
非侵入性测试（NIT）的逐步使用改变了肝病学家诊断和管理慢性肝病患者的方式。主要是因为它们易于使用和在随访期间重复的能力。肝脏硬度测量是具有更多科学证据的NIT。已证明NIT不仅可用于检测肝纤维化，还可用于检测临床上显着的门静脉高压的存在。此外，目前的证据支持它们也可用于评估慢性肝病患者的预后。
