A ustralian L iver A ssociation ( ALA ) expert consensus recommendations for the use of transient elastography in chronic viral hepatitis

Since the introduction of Transient Elastography ( TE ) into A ustralia in 2008, non‐invasive liver fibrosis assessments have integrated themselves into clinical hepatology. The A ustralian L iver A ssociation ( ALA ) recognizes these technologies perform an important role in the assessment of chronic viral hepatitis B and C . However, in the setting of viral hepatitis and many other chronic liver diseases, there remains no consensus or guidelines regarding the performance, utility or reporting of TE . Accordingly, the ALA sought to produce an expert consensus statement for the use of TE in chronic viral hepatitis. The recommendations incorporated in this document are based upon a thorough literature review and draw on extensive clinical experience using TE . The initial draft was presented at A ustralian G astroenterology W eek ( AGW ) 2013. Through a collaborative process and expert external review a finalized document was presented at AGW 2014.