Abstract:

Liver cirrhosis is a diffuse process characterized by liver necrosis, fibrosis and conversion of normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules that lack normal lobular organization. It is a late stage of scarring of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Lifestyle modifications reduce risk of cirrhosis. Clinical management includes etiological treatment, prophylactic treatment, pre-transplantation care and liver transplantation.