Theme |
Liver Fibrosis : Beyond the Diagnosis |
Title |
Regression of Fibrosis after Anti-viral Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis B |
Publish Date |
2018/12 |
Author |
Tetsuya Hosaka |
Department of Hepatology, Toranomon Hospital |
[ Summary ] |
Regression of liver fibrosis is observed in several patients who are treated with nucleos (t) ide analogues (NA). However, that effect is insufficient in a few patients who receive NA treatment. Clinicians must be mindful of this fact when managing patients with chronic hepatitis B. |