[Managing the complications of cirrhosis]

Rev Prat. 2005 Sep 30;55(14):1555-63.
[Article in French]

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Ascites / etiology
  • Ascites / prevention & control
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / etiology
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / prevention & control
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / prevention & control
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / etiology
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / prevention & control
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome / etiology
  • Hepatorenal Syndrome / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / etiology
  • Hypertension, Portal / prevention & control
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / therapy
  • Liver Neoplasms / etiology
  • Liver Neoplasms / prevention & control