Liver cirrhosis is irreversible damage or scarring to the liver as a result of advanced liver disease (such as hepatitis) that stops the liver functioning, potentially leading to liver failure.

Megan McGillin, from Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, 11 years ago which stops her liver working properly. Liver disease in children is rare. A liver ...

In severe cases, it can progress to decompensated cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a progressive liver disease in which scar tissue replaces healthy liver cells. This article explores compensated cirrhosis ...

These complex communities of bacteria, known as the microbiome, are altered in cirrhosis -- where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue -- preventing the liver from functioning properly.

Purpose Published evidence on the incidence and predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cirrhosis of the liver is reviewed. Summary The frequently observed phenomenon of ...