“…The 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-year incidence rates of HCC for the low-score group (0 points or 1 point) were 0.7%, 2.2%, 3.1%, and 3.1% compared to 12.5%, 15.2%, 33.9%, and 41.2%, respectively, in the high-score group (2 or 3 points). Previous studies reported the stratification of HCC incidence by FIB-4 scores and AFP levels after SVR and by scores composed of patient sex and age, with and without cirrhosis [11,12]. On the other hand, the score established in this study is useful for patients with compensated cirrhosis who still have an absolute risk of residual HCC.…”