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ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2015

Stopping Preemptive Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis B Virus Can Be Considered for Patients with Favorable Predictors.

Hyo Jin Kim, Dong Hyun Sinn, Nam Jun Kim, Jung Hee Kim, Eun Kim, Geum-Youn Gwak, Yong-Han Paik, Moon Seok Choi, Joon Hyeok Lee, Kwang Cheol Koh and 2 more

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Hyo Jin KimDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Dong Hyun SinnDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea. sinndhn@hanmail.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7126-5554
Nam Jun KimDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Jung Hee KimDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Eun KimDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Geum-Youn GwakDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Yong-Han PaikDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Moon Seok ChoiDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Joon Hyeok LeeDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Kwang Cheol KohDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Seung Woon PaikDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
Byung Chul YooDepartment of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-710, Korea.
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Abstract

backgroundPreemptive antiviral therapy is recommended for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)-infected patients receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. However, little data are available for the stopping therapy.

aimsWe evaluated clinical outcome and predictors of off-treatment virological response of patients who discontinued therapy.

methodsNinety-five adult patients who discontinued therapy were enrolled. They were analyzed for sustained off-treatment virological response, defined as HBV DNA levels below 2000 IU/ml for at least 12 months after the end of therapy.

resultsSustained off-treatment virological response was seen in 52 patients (54.7%). The baseline HBV DNA level was an independent factor associated with sustained off-treatment virological response, and the rate was 72.1 and 23.5% for those with HBV DNA < 2000 IU/ml and ≥ 2000 IU/ml, respectively (P < 0.001). The duration of consolidation treatment showed marginal association with sustained off-treatment virological response [odd ratio (95% confidence interval) 1.20 (0.98-1.47), P = 0.069] for those with baseline HBV DNA < 2000 IU/ml, but not for those with ≥ 2000 IU/ml. The sustained off-treatment virological response rate was 54.5, 71.4, 73.9, and 100% for consolidation treatment duration of <3, 3-6, 6-12, and ≥ 12 months, respectively, among those with baseline HBV DNA < 2000 IU/ml.

conclusionsThe baseline HBV DNA level was indicator for sustained off-treatment virological response after stopping preemptive antiviral therapy. Consolidation treatment duration showed association with sustained off-treatment virological response only for those with low baseline HBV DNA levels.

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Hepatitis B virusAdultAntiviral AgentsDNA, ViralDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHepatitis B, ChronicHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsViral LoadAntiviral AgentsDNA, ViralAntiviral therapyBiochemical flareCytotoxic chemotherapyDiscontinuationHepatitis B virusSustained off-treatment virological response

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