Should we continue surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma and gastroesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis and cured HCV infection?

Cas J. Isfordink, Raoel Maan, Robert A. de Man, Karel J. van Erpecum, Adriaan J. van der Meer*

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Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and variceal bleeding are among the most common causes of liver-related mortality in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-induced cirrhosis. Current guidelines recommend HCC and gastroesophageal varices (GEV) surveillance in patients with HCV infection and cirrhosis. However, since the recent introduction of direct-acting antivirals, most patients with cirrhosis are now cured of their chronic HCV infection. As virological cure is considered to substantially reduce the risk of cirrhosis-related complications, this review discusses the current literature concerning the surveillance of HCC and GEV in patients with HCV-induced cirrhosis with a focus on the setting following sustained virological response.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-14
Number of pages9
JournalEuropean Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume94
Early online date23 Sept 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2021

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Cas J Isfordink follows a PhD traject in the CELINE (hepatitis C elimination in the Netherlands) initiative sponsored by Gilead. Raoel Maan received financial compensation for consultancy from AbbVie. Robert A de Man has nothing to disclose. Karel J van Erpecum participated in advisory boards of Gilead, Janssen-Cilag, BMS, Abbvie, and MSD and received research grants from Gilead, Janssen-Cilag and the DutchCancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding). Adriaan J van der Meer received financial compensation for lecture activities from Zambon, research funding from Gilead, MSD, AbbVie and Zambon, and compensation for consultancy from AOP Orphan.

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