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Editorial
. 2022 Nov;6(11):3001-3002.
doi: 10.1002/hep4.2085.

Bedside spleen stiffness measurement can be reliably performed in most cases: High applicability and reproducibility using a specific 100-Hz module on vibration-controlled transient elastography

Annalisa Berzigotti  1
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Editorial

Bedside spleen stiffness measurement can be reliably performed in most cases: High applicability and reproducibility using a specific 100-Hz module on vibration-controlled transient elastography

Annalisa Berzigotti. Hepatol Commun. 2022 Nov.
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