Spleen Stiffness Measurements Predict the Risk of Hepatic Decompensation After Direct-Acting Antivirals in HCV Cirrhotic Patients.

CONCLUSION:  The risk of decompensation was markedly reduced after DAA therapy, but it was not eliminated. Paired SSM values stratified the risk of decompensation after SVR better than other noninvasive tests.
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Source: Ultraschall in der Medizin - July 15, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Dajti E, Ravaioli F, Colecchia A, Marasco G, Bacchi Reggiani ML, Colli A, Alemanni LV, Tamè M, Andreone P, Brillanti S, Azzaroli F, Mazzella G, Festi D Tags: Ultraschall Med Source Type: research