title: Non-invasive evaluation of liver fibrosis by acoustic radiation force impulse and aminotransferase:platelet ratio index in chronic hepatitis C.
abstract: In a previous issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology, we have read the article by Li et al with great interest. We would like to thank the authors for their comprehensive contribution. However, it is our wish to make minor criticism over the present study from the perspective of methodology.
authors: Ergenekon Karagoz, Department of Infectious Diseases, Van Military Hospital, 65040 Van, Turkey.
authors: Ergenekon
authors: E
authors: Karagoz
authors: Ergenekon Karagoz, Department of Infectious Diseases, Van Military Hospital, 65040 Van, Turkey.
authors: Coskun
authors: C
authors: Ozturker
authors: Ergenekon Karagoz, Department of Infectious Diseases, Van Military Hospital, 65040 Van, Turkey.
authors: Ali Kemal
authors: AK
authors: Sivrioglu
keywords: Acoustic radiation force impulse; Cirrhosis; Intercostal approach; Liver fibrosis; Subcostal approach