Impact of Alcohol Abstinence on the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients With Alcohol-Related Liver Cirrhosis

Abstract

Alcohol abstinence reduced the risk of HCC in patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis, but only in those without a history of decompensated disease. This finding emphasizes the need for an early diagnosis of alcohol-related liver disease and for implementing strategies leading to an increase in the rate of achieving and maintaining abstinence among this population.