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Evaluation of the prognostic value of liver stiffness in patients with hepatitis C virus treated with triple or dual antiviral therapy: A prospective pilot study.
World journal of gastroenterology - 14 Mar 2015
Stasi Cristina, Piluso Alessia, Arena Umberto, Salomoni Elena, Montalto Paolo, Monti Monica, Boldrini Barbara, Corti Giampaolo, Marra Fabio, Laffi Giacomo, Milani Stefano, Zignego Anna Linda
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To evaluate the association between liver stiffness (LS) prior to the initiation of dual/triple therapy and viral response. METHODS: LS was measured in all patients before treatment was administered. The therapeutic approach was based on hepatic, virological, and immunological evaluations and considered the fact that patients with severe fibrosis (F3) or compensated cirrhosis (F4) in Child-Pugh class A are...
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