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. 2015 Nov-Dec;90(6):851–861. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20154707

Chart 2.

Grade of recommendation and level of evidence:

A: Experimental or observational studies of higher consistency.
B: Experimental or observational studies of lower consistency.
C: Case reports / uncontrolled studies.
D: Opinion without critical evaluation, based on consensus, physiological studies or animal models.