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A Scoping Review of Histological Validation for FibroScan® in Assessing Hepatic Fibrosis in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients in Cotonou, Benin: An African Perspective

Sèna Dossou, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), Bénin Amina Adékambi, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), Bénin Koffi Gbédjissi, Department of Epidemiology, African School of Economics (ASE) Marc Agossou, University of Abomey-Calavi
Published: August 5, 2005

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Histological validation of non-invasive FibroScan® measurements for assessing hepatic fibrosis in chronic HBV patients in Cotonou, Benin in Benin. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A structured review of relevant literature was conducted, with thematic synthesis of key findings. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Histological validation of non-invasive FibroScan® measurements for assessing hepatic fibrosis in chronic HBV patients in Cotonou, Benin, Benin, Africa, Medicine, scoping review This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

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Sèna Dossou, Amina Adékambi, Koffi Gbédjissi, Marc Agossou (2005). A Scoping Review of Histological Validation for FibroScan® in Assessing Hepatic Fibrosis in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients in Cotonou, Benin: An African Perspective. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2005), 20-31.

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Hepatitis BHepatic FibrosisTransient ElastographyLiver BiopsySub-Saharan AfricaDiagnostic Accuracy

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