Effect of Direct‐Acting Antivirals on Prognosis in Older Patients With Hepatitis C Virus‐Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Curative Therapy: A Retrospective Study by the Red Cross Liver Study Group in Japan

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Authors

Hironori Ochi · Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital

M. Kurosaki · Musashino Red Cross Hospital

Takaaki Tanaka · Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital

Takehiro Akahane

Hiroyuki Marusawa · Osaka Red Cross Hospital

Haruhiko Kobashi · Okayama Red Cross General Hospital

Hideki Fujii · Kyoto first Red Cross hospital

Abstract

DAA improved hepatic reserve function and improved survival and recurrence rates after HCC treatment in patients aged ≥ 75 years and should be administered after assessing the status of comorbidities.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis C virus research Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hepatology Research

DOI: 10.1111/hepr.70122

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