Effects of Eradicating Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Patients With Cirrhosis Differ With Stage of Portal Hypertension
- Autori: Di Marco, V.; Calvaruso, V.; Ferraro, D.; Bavetta, M.; Cabibbo, G.; Conte, E.; Cammà , C.; Grimaudo, S.; Pipitone, R.; Simone, F.; Peralta, S.; Arini, A.; Craxì, A.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2016
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/191041
Abstract
Clearance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) via antiviral treatment changes the course of liver disease. We evaluated the benefit of sustained virologic response (SVR) in patients with HCV and cirrhosis without (stage 1) and with (stage 2) esophageal varices (EV).