π₯ 7. FibroScan vs Liver Biopsy
FibroScan
Non-invasive
Measures liver stiffness
Quick and painless
No hospitalization
Liver Biopsy
Invasive procedure
Tissue sample taken
More detailed diagnosis
Higher risk
Which is better?
FibroScan → screening and monitoring
Biopsy → selected complex cases
Current practice
π FibroScan is widely used as first-line assessment