Long-term outcomes of patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute on chronic liver failure: An observational cohort study.

Su LinKai ZhangJunchao ZhangMingfang WangBharat VelaniYueyong Zhu

Published in: Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver (2019)

ACLF patients who survived the first 3 months had a better long-term prognosis than decompensated cirrhosis, while the HCC risk was comparable to compensated cirrhosis. HCC surveillance is strongly recommended for these patients.

Keyphrases

liver failure
hepatitis b virus
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
public health
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
atrial fibrillation
acute respiratory distress syndrome