Definition-cirrhosis

(Dig Dis 2016;34:374; NEJM 2016;375:767; J Hep 2016;64:717)

• Definition fibrosis & regenerative nodules causing distortion of hepatic architecture

• Decompensated = complication due to ↑ portal pressure such as: variceal bleed, HCC, SBP, encephalopathy, ascites, hepatorenal or hepatopulmonary syndrome