Validation of Baveno VII Criteria using Liver and Splenic Elastography for Predicting Esophageal Varices Severity in Chronic Liver Disease: A Multiparametric, Observational Study.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Baveno VII criteria prioritize Liver Stiffness Measurement (LSM) for portal hypertension risk stratification, primarily using transient elastography. We aimed to evaluate two-dimensional-shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) cutoffs, assess the etiology-dependent utility of spleen stiffness (SSM), and in...