Impact of Sirolimus Duration on Hepatitis C Related Fibrosis Progression in Liver Transplant Recipients
โ Scribed by M. Kim; M.P. Curry; C. C. Rogers
- Book ID
- 114806344
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 455 KB
- Volume
- 12
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1600-6135
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Determinants of progression to cirrhosis in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have been well described in the immunocompetent population but remain poorly defined in liver transplant (LT) recipients. This cohort study determines the factors contributing to the development of fibrosis and its rate of
Antiviral therapy after liver transplantation (LT) using interferon (IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) can achieve a sustained virological response (SVR) rate ranging from 20% to 45%. The aims of our study were to assess efficacy and tolerability of therapy, effect on fibrosis progression and the importance