Hepatitis C other diagnostic studies
Recommendations for Utility of the Liver Biopsy and Noninvasive Tests of Fibrosis: AASLD Practice Guidelines 2009[1]
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1. A liver biopsy should be considered in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection if the patient and health care provider wish information regarding fibrosis stage for prognostic purposes or to make a decision regarding treatment (Class IIa, Level B) 2. Currently available noninvasive tests may be useful in defining the presence or absence of advanced fibrosis in persons with chronic hepatitis C infection, but should not replace the liver biopsy in routine clinical practice (Class IIb, Level C). |
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References
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