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Can there be some permanent treatmemt for liver chirrosis apart from liver transplantation ?

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Unfortunately no: Liver cirrhosis is due to irreversible changes in the liver. Care by a liver specialist can help in moderating the deterioration.

Answered 12/22/2013

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Maybe in future?: Cirrhosis of the liver is the end result of damage to the cells of the liver. When healthy cells die, scar tissue is formed in their place. Cirrhosis becomes clinically evident when the amount of liver damage surpasses the liver's ability to repair itself and regenerate new liver cells. There is no supportive or replacement therapy yet available. Researchers are interested in finding a solution

Answered 10/9/2017

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