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PCR: polymerase chain reaction; HCV: Hepatitis C Virus; PEGIFN: pegylated Interferon; RBV: Ribavirin; Hep. C: Hepatitis C; ELISA: Enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay
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To evaluate whether dedicated access surgeons might have a significantly higher risk of acquiring hepatitis C infection compared to other vascular surgeons by assessing the prevalence of hepatitis C patients who are on chronic hemodialysis and to compare the frequency to patients undergoing elective vascular interventions.
A retrospective chart and...
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... per year, thus posing surgeons even at higher risk. Therefore, it is apparent that access surgeons are a higher risk group, even in our population with very low rates of PCR positive pa- tients. As a consequence and as a benefit for such surgeons, specific screening al- gorithms should be adopted in order to provide for early antiviral therapy ( Fig. 1) and hence, increased possi- bility of curing the disease at an ear- ly stage. As acute hepatitis C is fre- quently asymptomatic, protocols for testing should be adhered to in order to allow early detection and regular and periodical testing of surgeons operating high-risk patient popula- tions would be prudent. One recom- mended ...
