Our Services
We provide the FibroScan® assessment to assess the liver's health with result interpretation. The following consultation involves discussing the results of the FibroScan® and providing patient education to improve liver health following lifestyle changes.
On-Site Services
We serve clinics throughout Ontario and also offer a mobile clinic service, delivering care directly on-site. We can visit patients at their homes and workplaces or facilities looking to offer this service to their employees. Contact us for details.
The Liver Disease Assessment
The FibroScan® is a non-invasive diagnostic tool we use to measure the amount of fibrosis (scarring) and steatosis (fat) in the liver. It is a non-surgical, efficient, and painless alternative to the traditional liver biopsy.
A FibroScan® may be used for individuals with the following:
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Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis C
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Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD)
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
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Advanced liver fibrosis (cirrhosis)
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Hemochromatosis
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
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Autoimmune hepatitis
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Elevated liver enzymes
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Increased alcohol intake
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Methotrexate (MTX)-treated patients
The FibroScan®
The FibroScan® uses Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE), a type of ultrasound that uses sound waves to visualize the liver. The results help determine the condition of the liver.
The FibroScan® measures two parameters: liver stiffness (fibrosis) and fat (steatosis). These indicate the scarring of tissues and fat buildup in the liver. Both of these assessments will be provided at your appointment.
The Consultation
After interpreting the results of the FibroScan® and assessing the condition of the liver, we share the results with you and follow up with patient education.
During the consultation, we will discuss lifestyle changes to improve liver health and potentially reverse liver damage for some liver conditions. We may discuss the option to reperform the assessment in about a year to monitor the improvement/progression of the liver disease.
For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.