Rapid decline of noninvasive fibrosis index values in patients with hepatitis C receiving treatment with direct-acting antiviral agents
Journal
BMC gastroenterology
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
1
Pages
63
Date Issued
2019-04-27
Author(s)
Hsu, Wei-Fan
Lai, Hsueh-Chou
Su, Wen-Pang
Lin, Chia-Hsin
Chuang, Po-Heng
Chen, Sheng-Hung
Chen, Hung-Yao
Wang, Hung-Wei
Peng, Cheng-Yuan
Abstract
Studies on temporal changes in noninvasive fibrosis indices and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) treated with direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) are limited.
Subjects
Aspartate aminotransferase/platelet ratio index (APRI); Chronic hepatitis C; Direct-acting antiviral agents; FIB-4; Liver stiffness measurement; Noninvasive fibrosis index; Platelet
SDGs
Type
journal article