Sustained Virologic Response Prevents the Development of Esophageal Varices in Compensated, Child-Pugh Class A Hepatitis C Virus–Induced Cirrhosis. A 12-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study

In the long term, the achievement of SVR prevents the development of EV in patients with compensated HCV-induced cirrhosis. Therefore, in these patients, endoscopic surveillance can be safely delayed or avoided. Genotype 1b infection and MELD score identify the subset of patients at higher risk of EV development who need tailored endoscopic surveillance.