Publisher Correction: Alcoholic liver disease.
Helmut K Seitz1, Ramon Bataller2, Helena Cortez-Pinto3
1Centre of Alcohol Research (CAR), University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg and Department of Medicine, Salem Medical Center, Heidelberg, Germany. helmut_karl.seitz@urz.uni-heidelberg.de.
Nature Reviews. Disease Primers
|August 30, 2018
Summary
This correction updates figure 8, adjusting cutoff values for liver fibrosis staging and screening. The corrected values now accurately reflect thresholds for F3 fibrosis, cirrhosis, and esophageal varices/HCC screening.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Medical Imaging
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Accurate diagnostic thresholds are crucial for liver disease assessment.
- Previous presentation of cutoff values in Figure 8a was erroneous.
- Fibrosis, cirrhosis, and esophageal varices require precise kPa measurements for screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct inaccuracies in the presentation of cutoff values in Figure 8a.
- To ensure accurate reporting of diagnostic thresholds for liver conditions.
- To provide reliable data for F3 fibrosis, cirrhosis, and esophageal varices screening.
Main Methods:
- Re-evaluation of data presented in Figure 8a.
- Correction of cutoff values for F3 fibrosis, cirrhosis, and screening for esophageal varices and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- Updated presentation of corrected values in HTML and PDF versions.
Main Results:
- Original cutoff values presented as <8 kPa (F3 fibrosis), <12.5 kPa (cirrhosis), and <20 kPa (screening).
- Corrected cutoff values are >8 kPa for F3 fibrosis.
- >12.5 kPa for cirrhosis.
- >20 kPa for screening for esophageal varices and HCC.
Conclusions:
- The corrected cutoff values provide accurate thresholds for non-invasive liver disease assessment.
- Accurate data is essential for clinical decision-making in hepatology.
- This correction ensures the reliability of diagnostic criteria presented in the study.
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