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World J Methodol. Dec 20, 2025; 15(4): 107411
Published online Dec 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.107411
Utility of splenic transient elastography in assessing the presence of portal hypertension: A review
Mohammed Abdulrasak, Mustafa Ahmed, Sohail Hootak
Mohammed Abdulrasak, Sohail Hootak, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmo 22100, Sweden
Mohammed Abdulrasak, Sohail Hootak, Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Skane University Hospital, Malmo 21428, Sweden
Mustafa Ahmed, Department of Gastroenterology, Helsingborg Hospital, Helsingborg 25437, Skåne, Sweden
Author contributions: Abdulrasak M contributed to conceptualization, literature review, drafting of the manuscript, critical revisions, and final approval; Ahmed M contributed to the data collection, literature review, assistance with drafting, and critical revision of the manuscript; Hootak S contributed to the critical review of methodology, input on clinical relevance, manuscript editing, and final approval; All authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Mohammed Abdulrasak, MD, MRCP, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Skane University Hospital, Malmo 21428, Sweden. mohammed.abdulrasak@med.lu.se
Received: March 24, 2025
Revised: April 13, 2025
Accepted: May 18, 2025
Published online: December 20, 2025
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Core Tip: Splenic transient elastography is a valuable adjunct in the non-invasive assessment of portal hypertension. Its ability to predict varices, differentiate between cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic portal hypertension, and reduce unnecessary endoscopies suggests it should be incorporated into routine hepatology practice.