Reassessing the Baveno based strategy in China: a cost-effectiveness analysis of screening for high-risk varices in cirrhosis

Background & AimsThe Baveno consensus recommends using liver stiffness measurement (LSM) and platelet count to avoid endoscopy in low-risk patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD). This study aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of the Baveno-based selective screening vs. universal screening strategy for high-risk varices (HRV) in a Chinese cACLD cohort.MethodsA state...