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World J Hepatol. Aug 8, 2015; 7(16): 1974-1981
Published online Aug 8, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i16.1974
Published online Aug 8, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i16.1974
Figure 1 Natural history of cirrhosis.
The classical compensated and decompensated phases of cirrhosis are divided by the presence of specific complications and marked by stable progression. A possible shortcut may occur after a decompensating event in any phase of cirrhosis, hastening the development of organ failure and a worse prognosis; this syndrome is termed acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF).
- Citation: Dirchwolf M, Ruf AE. Role of systemic inflammation in cirrhosis: From pathogenesis to prognosis. World J Hepatol 2015; 7(16): 1974-1981
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v7/i16/1974.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v7.i16.1974