Baveno Consensus

The Baveno Consensus is a set of guidelines developed by experts to help doctors manage patients with cirrhosis, a liver condition. It recommends when to perform non-invasive tests, like elastography, to assess liver scarring and decide if a patient needs further invasive procedures like a liver biopsy or treatment for potential complications, such as varices (enlarged veins). These guidelines aim to reduce unnecessary procedures, accurately identify patients at risk of bleeding, and improve overall care by using simple, safe, and effective assessment strategies.