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Level of evidence
| Level of evidence | Definition |
|---|---|
| Level A | Data derived from multiple randomized clinical trials or their meta-analysis |
| Level B | Data derived from single randomized clinical trial or large non-randomized studies |
| Level C | Consensus or opinion of experts and/or small studies, retrospectives studies, registries |
