ArticleInfection and drug resistance2026
Analysis of Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Prognosis in Young Patients with Hepatitis B Cirrhosis: A Propensity Score Matched Study.
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Background: Cirrhosis is rare in young individuals, and clinical differences between young and adult patients remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of HBV-related cirrhosis in young patients. Methods: A hospital-based retrospective cohort of young cirrhosis patients was analyzed. Multivariable analysis identified risk factors for severe complications during follow-up, while the Cox proportional-hazards model assessed the prognosis of young and adult patients with HBV-related cirrhosis. Prognosis was assessed after baseline covariates were balanced using propensity score matching (PSM). Results: The study included 545 patients with cirrhosis, including 119 in the younger group. Young patients with HBV-related cirrhosis exhibited significant differences from adult patients in gender, Alb, ALT, AST, and HBV titer. Kaplan-Meier analysis indicated a higher survival rate in the young group ( Conclusion: After baseline differences were balanced, young patients with HBV-related cirrhosis showed no survival advantage. Vigilant monitoring for serious complications, particularly gastrointestinal bleeding, is warranted. These findings may inform targeted interventions to reduce the burden of early onset cirrhosis.
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