Abstract

epatic fibrosis is the final stage of many disorders of the liver. Originally, hepatic fibrosis was con-sidered irreversible, however, hepatic fibrosis is now known to be a dynamic process with a sig-nificant potential for resolution. Timely diagnosis of liver fibrosis can prevent development of unwant-ed complications. The diagnosis and quantitation of fibrosis have traditionally relied on liver biopsy. However, there are a number of drawbacks that limit its use. This article reviews the current methods of assessment of hepatic fibrosis based on the serum markers.

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