Current research of hepatic cirrhosis in China

Hepatic cirrhosis is a common disease that poses a serious threat to public health, and is characterized by chronic, progressive and diffuse hepatic lesions preceded by hepatic fibrosis regardless of the exact etiologies. In recent years, considerable achievements have been made in China in research...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2005-02, Vol.11 (5), p.617-622
Main Authors: Yao, Xi-Xian, Jiang, Shu-Lin, Yao, Dong-Mei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
China
Humans
Liver Cirrhosis - diagnosis
Liver Cirrhosis - physiopathology
Liver Cirrhosis - therapy
Review
消化系统
肝损害
肝硬化
调查报告
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Summary:Hepatic cirrhosis is a common disease that poses a serious threat to public health, and is characterized by chronic, progressive and diffuse hepatic lesions preceded by hepatic fibrosis regardless of the exact etiologies. In recent years, considerable achievements have been made in China in research of the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and especially the treatment of hepatic fibrosis, resulting in much improved prognosis of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis. In this paper,the authors review the current status of research in hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis and their major complications.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v11.i5.617