Abstract

Alcohol is still the dominating cause of liver cirrhosis in Denmark. Only a minor fraction of individuals with alcohol abuse develop cirrhosis, and the pathophysiological mechanisms are only partly understood. About 50% of patients are diagnosed, when complications such as ascites, renal failure, or oesophageal varices occur. Treatment of alcohol-related cirrhosis is mainly symptomatic, and a summary is given in this review. It is, however, anticipated, that improved focus on nutrition, prevention of complications and therapeutic agents directed towards hepatic fibrogenesis will improve life and health of patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis.

Bidragets oversatte titelAlcohol-related liver cirrhosis and related complications
OriginalsprogDansk
ArtikelnummerV11200850
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind183
Udgave nummer14
Sider (fra-til)1-7
Antal sider7
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 5 apr. 2021

Emneord

  • Ascites
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis/complications
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic/complications

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