[Cirrhosis]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2021 May;146(10):684-697. doi: 10.1055/a-1218-9159. Epub 2021 May 6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The review summarizes the management and therapy of cirrhosis. Special focus is made on the complications of cirrhosis, like variceal bleeding, ascites, renal failure and hepatic encephalopathy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ascites / etiology
  • Ascites / therapy
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / etiology
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / etiology
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / therapy
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications
  • Liver Cirrhosis / physiopathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / therapy*
  • Middle Aged