Renal Function in Nucleos(t)ide Analog-Treated Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B: A Systematic Literature Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Introduction Renal safety is an important factor in selecting the most appropriate nucleos(t)ide analog (NA) treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). This systematic literature review and network meta-analysis aimed to assess renal function associated with telbivudine treatment compared to other NAs in patients with CHB.