Cirrhosis secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2] Sudarshana Datta, MD [3]

Overview

Secondary prevention in patients with cirrhosis is aimed at preventing further damage to the liver. Avoidance of alcohol and other hepatotoxins, treatment of underlying chronic liver disease and immunization against viral hepatitis for susceptible patients are key measures of secondary prevention of cirrhosis.

Secondary Prevention

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