Drastic Improvement in Hepatitis B/C Virus-induced Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis Treated by Total Management Consisting of Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and Pharmacotherapy.

Abstract

Recent advances in antiviral therapy have enabled control of the hepatitis virus; however, these do not completely eliminate the pathological condition of liver disease, and portal hypertension remains a clinical problem. We herein report a case of hepatitis B virus/hepatitis C virus (HBV/HCV)-induced decompensated liver cirrhosis for which total management consisting of interventional radiology and endoscopy, based on the evidence of our clinical studies, followed by antiviral therapy for co-infection with HBV and HCV was successful. This case clearly indicates the effective timing of total management, suggesting that it prolongs the vital prognosis in addition to improving the hepatic function.

• Authors: Tatsuro Nishimura, Tsuyoshi Ishikawa, Daiki Kawamoto, Ryo Sasaki, Takashi Matsuda, Taro Takami
• Journal: Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) (Intern Med) Vol. 61 Issue 21 Pg. 3217-3223 (Nov 01 2022) ISSN: 1349-7235 [Electronic] Japan
• PMID: 35342139 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antiviral Agents

Topics

• Humans
• Hepacivirus
• Liver Cirrhosis (drug therapy)
• Radiology, Interventional
• Hepatitis C (complications, drug therapy)
• Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
• Antiviral Agents (therapeutic use)
• Hepatitis B (complications, drug therapy)