Histological findings at 12 months post-transplant in 42 patients transplanted for HCV cirrhosis in relation to previous acute hepatitis C
| Histological characteristics at 12 months post-transplant | Acute hepatitis C | p Value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (n=20) | No (n=22) | ||||
| Piecemeal necrosis | 1.3 (0.9) | 0.8 (0.9) | 0.09 | ||
| Confluent necrosis | 0.3 (0.9) | 0.05 (0.2) | 0.48 | ||
| Focal lytic necrosis/apoptosis/focal inflammation | 1.7 (0.7) | 1.3 (0.6) | 0.03 | ||
| Portal inflammation | 1.9 (0.9) | 1.5 (0.9) | 0.25 | ||
| Grading score | 5.1 (2.6) | 3.6 (2.0) | 0.038 | ||
| Fibrosis (staging score) | 2.4 (1.1) | 1.6 (0.7) | 0.026 | ||
Results are expressed as mean (SD).