The prognostic role of liver stiffness in patients with chronic liver disease: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis

Background and aims Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) by transient elastography (TE) has been assessed for the evaluation of clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic liver diseases (CLDs) while with variable results. This systematic review and meta–analysis aims to investigate the relationship between baseline LSM by TE and the development of clinically relevant outcomes.