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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2014; 20(32): 11033-11053
Published online Aug 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i32.11033
Table 3 Role of liver biopsy and non-invasive tools across the international guidelines
Ref.Threshold for definitive indication to antiviral therapyRecommended methods for liver fibrosis stagingCan non-invasive methods replace liver biopsy?
APASL[109], 2007F1Liver biopsyNo
AASLD[190], 2009F2Liver biopsy, serum biomarkers, transient elastographyNo
EASL[81], 2014F2Liver biopsy, serum biomarkers, transient elastographyYes
CASL[111], 2012NoneLiver biopsy, serum biomarkers, transient elastographyYes