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