Fig. 3From: Spontaneous clearance of serum HCV-RNA after splenectomy in a patient with HCV-related liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension: a case reportTime course of serum AST, ALT, and HCV-RNA levels. a The serum AST and ALT levels had decreased to within normal limits by 1 year postoperatively and remained within normal limits for a further 4 years. b Serum HCV-RNA was not detectable at 1 year after surgery, and disappearance of the virus continued for a further 4 years. ALT alanine aminotransferase, AST aspartate aminotransferase, HCV hepatitis C virusBack to article page