HBV Infection Statuses Indicate Different Risks of Synchronous and Metastasis Liver Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer
Abstract Background: Previous studies on the effect of HBV infection on CRLM are contrary. This study identified more specific and different impacts of HBV on CRLM.Methods: A total of 3132 CRC patients were analyzed retrospectively and followed up for five years. All patients were divided into three groups: group A, HBsAg positive with HBV infection; group B, HBsAg negative with HBV infection; and group C, no HBV infection. The risk factors for SYN-CRLM, MET-CRLM, 5-year OS, and LDFS were analyzed.Results: A total of 829 patients had CRLM. SYN-CRLM was found in 425 patients. The incidence of SYN-CRLM was 16.95%, 11.60% and 13.50% (P <0.03) in groups A, B, and C, respectively. HBsAg-positive HBV infection increased the risk of SYN-CRLM (P<0.01), with a worse prognosis in group A (P<0.05). MET-CRLM was found in 404 patients. The incidence of MET-CRLM in groups A, B, and C, was 16.51%, 11.53% and 16.50% (P=0.02). HBsAg-negative HBV infection decreased the incidence of MET-CRLM (P=0.02) with a better 5-year LDFS (P=0.01), but was not related to 5-year OS (P=0.15).Conclusion: HBsAg positivity infection increased the risk of SYN-CRLM with poor prognosis. HBsAg-negative infection reduced the risk of MET-CRLM with better LDFS after surgery.