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ArticleHaemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia2023

Liver-related complications before and after successful treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in people with inherited bleeding disorders.

Cas J Isfordink, Karel J van Erpecum, Kathelijn Fischer, Paul R van der Valk, Lize F D van Vulpen, Roger E G Schutgens, Joop E Arends, Evelien P Mauser-Bunschoten

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Article in Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Cas J IsfordinkVan Creveldkliniek, Department of Benign Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0999-2336
Karel J van ErpecumDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Kathelijn FischerVan Creveldkliniek, Department of Benign Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7126-6613
Paul R van der ValkVan Creveldkliniek, Department of Benign Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Lize F D van VulpenVan Creveldkliniek, Department of Benign Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Roger E G SchutgensVan Creveldkliniek, Department of Benign Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Joop E ArendsDepartment of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Evelien P Mauser-BunschotenVan Creveldkliniek, Department of Benign Hematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Utrecht University · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWith availability of direct-acting antivirals (DAA), most persons with inherited bleeding disorders are currently cured of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The risk of liver-related complications following HCV cure has not been reported for this population.

aimReporting liver-related complications during long-term chronic HCV infection and following sustained virological response (SVR) in this population.

methodsRetrospective follow-up of a prospective single-centre cohort of HCV antibody-positive persons with inherited bleeding disorders. Primary endpoint was liver-related complications [hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), decompensated cirrhosis, bleeding gastroesophageal varices]. Liver-related complications were reported separately during chronic HCV and following SVR, stratified for interferon-based and DAA-based SVR.

resultsIn total 309/381 (81%) HCV antibody-positive individuals developed chronic HCV infection. Median follow-up was 44 years [interquartile range (IQR): 34-50]. Liver-related complications occurred in 36/309 (12%) of individuals with chronic HCV infection after median 31 years of chronic infection. Of 199 individuals with SVR, 97 were cured with interferon-based regimens and 102 with DAA after median infection durations of 29 and 45 years, respectively. At end of follow-up, respectively, 21% and 42% had advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis. Post-SVR, seven (4%) individuals had a liver-related complication, mainly HCC (n = 4). Incidence of liver-related complications per 100 patient-years post-SVR follow-up was .2 for interferon-cured and 1.0 for DAA-cured individuals (p = .01).

conclusionSuccessful HCV treatment does not eliminate the risk of liver-related complications in persons with inherited bleeding disorders. Due to higher baseline risk, incidence was higher after DAA than interferon-based SVR. We advise continuing HCC surveillance post-SVR in all with advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularHepatitis CHepatitis C, ChronicLiver NeoplasmsAntiviral AgentsHepacivirusHumansInterferonsLiver CirrhosisProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesAntiviral AgentsInterferonsantiviral agentscirrhosishaemophiliahepatocellular carcinomaviral hepatitis

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PMCPMC10092673
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