Work-up for diagnosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis: convention and development
10.3969/j.issn.1001-5256.2016.02.001
- VernacularTitle:肝硬化诊治思路：经典与拓展
- Author:
Chengwei TANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
liver cirrhosis;
portal hypertension;
editorial
- From:
Journal of Clinical Hepatology
2016;32(2):201-202
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Liver cirrhosis is one of the most important public health issues in China. The etiological treatment for patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis to delay progression has always been the practical and effective classical strategy. High-quality or creative methods for diagnosis and treatment come from ordinary and careful work. Portal hypertension is in nature a vascular disease, and relief of pressure in the portal system in time is the key to prevention of disease progression and various severe complications. The therapeutic decision should be made on the basis of a comprehensive understanding of portal hypertension, and minimally invasive techniques are important methods for such strategies.
