Estadiamento Doença Hepática 2017
American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Role of Elastography in the Evaluation of Liver Fibrosis
This document represents the official recommenda- tions of the American Gastroenterological Associa- tion (AGA) on the role of vibration-controlled transient
elastography (VCTE) in the evaluation of liver fibrosis. The guideline was developed by the Clinical Guidelines Committee and approved by the AGA Governing Board. The guideline was developed utilizing a process outlined elsewhere.1 Briefly, the AGA process for developing clinical practice guidelines incorporates Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology,2 as outlined by the Institute of Medicine.3
