Title of article :
A new tool for estimating liver cancer risk after a hepatitis C virus cure
Author/Authors :
innes, hamish glasgow caledonian university - school of health and life sciences, Glasgow, UK , irving, william l. university of nottingham - nihr nottingham biomedical research centre, nottingham university hospitals nhs trust, Nottingham, UK
Abstract :
Editorial: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection frequently leads to liver cirrhosis (1), which is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver failure. Together, these two complications account for nearly half a million HCV-related deaths every year, world-wide (2).
Journal title :
Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition
Journal title :
Hepatobiliary Surgery and Nutrition
