February 11, 2008
6:59 pm

Cirrhosis represents a late stage of progressive hepatic fibrosis characterized by distortion of the hepatic architecture and the formation of regenerative nodules. It is generally considered to be irreversible in its advanced stages at which point the only option may be liver transplantation. Patients with cirrhosis are susceptible to a variety of complications and their life expectancy is markedly reduced.

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Liver, Cirrhosis, Hepatic, Medical, Anshu Gupta

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