Variable | Patients (n = 573) |
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Are you familiar with radiological methods for non-invasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis? % | |
 Very familiar | 58.12 |
 Familiar | 37.30 |
 Not familiar | 4.58 |
Do you think radiological methods are reliable for non-invasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis? % | |
 Extremely likely (100%) | 10.89 |
 Very likely (75%) | 51.20 |
 Moderately likely (50%) | 32.90 |
 Slightly likely (25%) | 4.58 |
 Not at all likely (0%) | 0.44 |
Do you think radiological methods for non-invasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis are acceptable by patients? % | |
 Extremely likely (100%) | 51.20 |
 Very likely (75%) | 37.90 |
 Moderately likely (50%) | 8.71 |
 Slightly likely (25%) | 1.74 |
 Not at all likely (0%) | 0.44 |
Do you think radiological methods for non-invasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis are easily applicable in clinical practice? % | |
 Extremely likely (100%) | 32.68 |
 Very likely (75%) | 45.1 |
 Moderately likely (50%) | 18.52 |
 Slightly likely (25%) | 3.27 |
 Not at all likely (0%) | 0.44 |
Which radiological methods do you use for noninvasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis? “Please choose all that apply" % | |
 Ultrasound | 59.48 |
 Computed tomography | 26.58 |
 Magnetic resonance imaging | 24.62 |
 FibroScan | 85.40 |
 Ultrasound based elastography | 25.05 |
 MRI-based elastography | 8.71 |
What are the limitations of using radiological methods for the assessment of hepatic fibrosis? Please choose all that apply % | |
 Cost | 47.06 |
 Exposure to radiation | 14.38 |
 Availability | 60.13 |
 Accuracy | 45.53 |
 I don’t trust non-invasive methods | 0.22 |
What is encouraging you for using radiological methods for the assessment of hepatic fibrosis? Please choose all that apply % | |
 Easy to use | 87.58 |
 Less costly than liver biopsy | 41.61 |
 Not convinced that liver biopsy is the gold standard | 15.03 |
 Patient refusal for liver biopsy | 64.27 |