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For what length of time can a person live with end-stage cirrhosis?
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Variable: You can get average survival or mortality data from tools used initially for determine surgical candidates for cirrhosis pts. Search online for childs-pugh calculator and prognosis (and compare with meld calculator and prognosis). You will need to talk to your doctor about individualizing data from tools like these since may not apply to your situation as these tools only give averages.
Answered 6/11/2013
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