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The Digestive and Liver Center of Florida is the first independent Healthcare Practice in Central Florida to offer FibroScan®. This a quick, pain-free, and non- invasive liver scan and also the latest innovation in measuring the stiffness of the liver. FibroScan® detects any thickening or scarring of the liver tissue (fibrosis). There is no pain or discomfort involved in this procedure and it is performed at the office and on average, it takes about 15-20 minutes to complete.

FibroScan® works by emitting a small pulse of energy, which may feel as a slight vibration on the skin. FibroScan® calculates the speed of this energy to give the healthcare provider an immediate measure of the stiffness of the liver. This measure is an important part of understanding the overall liver health.

During a FibroScan®, an ultrasound probe is placed at the surface of the skin to measure the condition of the liver via sound waves. The data created is then sent to a computer for analysis. An image of the liver is displayed on the screen and it shows the physician the level of fibrosis or hardening of liver tissue in real-time.

Indications for a FibroScan® include: Fatty Liver Diseases, Chronic Viral Hepatitis C, Chronic Viral Hepatitis B, Alcoholic Liver Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Autoimmune Liver Diseases, Portal Hypertension, and HIV/HCV C-Infection.