[Long-term prognosis after interferon therapy in chronic hepatitis type C].
263 patients with chronic hepatitis C who received interferon therapy were followed up for an average 2.7 years after therapy. 36% of patients showed complete response, 16% of patients showed partial response, 48% of patients showed no response. 96 patients underwent liver biopsy after therapy and were observed long-term prognosis. 13 cases developed to liver cirrhosis. Histopathology before and after interferon, HCV-DNA probe before therapy were examined.
Inoue
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Institute for Clinical Research, National Nagasaki Chuo Hospital.
Yano
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors
D007372:Interferons