[Managing the complications of cirrhosis]
- PMID: 16255297
[Managing the complications of cirrhosis]
Abstract
The main complications of cirrhosis are gastrointestinal bleeding related to portal hypertension, ascites, spontaneous peritonitis, hepato-renal syndrome, encephalopathy and hepatocellular carcinoma. The apparition of these complications constitutes a major event for the patient. In addition to the etiological treatment, take charge of complications can improve the prognosis of the patients.
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