Current status of liver diseases in Korea: Liver cirrhosis / 대한간학회지
The Korean Journal of Hepatology
;
: S40-S49, 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-140617
ABSTRACT
Liver cirrhosis represents the final common pathway of virtually all chronic liver diseases, and is characterized by an accumulation of extracellular matrix rich in fibrillar collagens. Patients with cirrhosis are at risk of developing many potential complications. The most common complication seen in patients with liver cirrhosis is ascites, and the most lethal one is bleeding varices. Other intermediate and late stage complications include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome. The mortality and morbidity attributable to liver disease in Korea have decreased continuously over the past decades, probably due to the implementation of universal vaccination and potent antiviral therapies. In addition, recent advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of cirrhosis and in various management approaches to cirrhosis complications will contribute to the steady improvement in patient outcomes in this country. This review article outlines recent changes in etiologies and prognosis, and the advances in management of cirrhosis in Korea.
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Peritonite
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Prognóstico
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Ascite
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Síndrome Hepatorrenal
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Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas
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Encefalopatia Hepática
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Fatores de Risco
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Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
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Hipertensão Portal
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Hepatology
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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