Diagnostic accuracy of FibroScan-AST (FAST) score for the non-invasive identification of patients with fibrotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion The results of our meta-analysis show that the FAST score has a good performance for non-invasive diagnosis of fibrotic NASH. Therefore, this score can be used to efficiently identify patients who should be referred for a conclusive liver biopsy and/or consideration for treatment with emerging pharmacotherapies. PROSPERO registration number CRD42022350945.

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Source: Gut - June 7, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ravaioli, F., Dajti, E., Mantovani, A., Newsome, P. N., Targher, G., Colecchia, A. Tags: Gut Hepatology Source Type: research