Impact of liver-stiffness measurement on hepatocellular carcinoma development in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with direct-acting antivirals: A systematic review and time-to-event meta-analysis.

Myung-Won Yoo Kyoung Won KimJae-Jun ShimJunhee Pyo

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2020)

Consistent evidence demonstrated the predictive value of LSM for HCC occurrence in CHC patients treated with DAA. The significant influencing factor for risk of HCC occurrence indicated by LSM was study design.

Keyphrases

systematic review
risk assessment
meta analyses
case control