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How long can a person with cirrhosis of the liver and mild hepatic encephalopathy live if transplant is not an option ?
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Depends.: If encephalopathy is manageable with lactulose and everything else is stable (no variceal bleeds, normal protime and albumin) - could be years. If drinking continues, could bleed out tomorrow.
Answered 7/11/2018
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