Long‐term liver stiffness assessment in hepatitis C virus patients undergoing antiviral therapy: Results from a 5‐year cohort study

Background and Aim Observational studies showed significant liver stiffness regression after sustained virological response, but long‐term effects of antiviral therapy are still unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of change in stiffness up to 5 years after therapy in hepatitis C patients undergoing antiviral treatment. Methods Data of 153 patients were retrieved. Stiffness was assessed by Fibroscan at baseline, end of...