Diagnostic Accuracy of APRI AAR FIB-4 FI and King Scores for Diagnosis of Esophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Study

摘要

BackgroundAspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine aminotransferase ratio (AAR), FIB-4, fibrosis index (FI), and King scores might be alternatives to the use of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for the diagnosis of esophageal varices (EVs) in liver cirrhosis. This study aimed to evaluate their diagnostic accuracy in predicting the presence and severity of EVs in liver cirrhosis.