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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2015; 21(42): 12141-12149
Published online Nov 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i42.12141
Published online Nov 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i42.12141
Table 3 Indications for the antiviral treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C according to the stage of fibrosis[45]
| Stage of fibrosis (METAVIR) | Treatment |
| Significant fibrosis (F3) or cirrhosis (F4), including decompensated cirrhosis | Should be prioritized |
| Moderate fibrosis (F2) | Is justified |
| No or mild liver disease (F0, F1) | Can be deferred |
- Citation: Pokorska-Śpiewak M, Kowalik-Mikołajewska B, Aniszewska M, Pluta M, Marczyńska M. Is liver biopsy still needed in children with chronic viral hepatitis? World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(42): 12141-12149
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i42/12141.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i42.12141