AFP and hepatocellular carcinoma: Multivariate analysis revealed that NASH-related HCC (HR, 2.27; 95% CI, 1.25–4.12; p = 0.01), the presence of satellite nodules (HR, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.01–3.65; p = 0.045), Child–Pugh stage B (HR, 5.17; 95%CI, 1.58–16.95; p = 0.01), and a pre-surgical AFP concentration of >20 ng/mL (HR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.05–2.83) were associated with early recurrence.