The first edition of the clinical practice guidelines for liver cirrhosis was published in 2010,
and the second edition was published in 2015 by the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology …

Background Sarcopenia is a common syndrome in chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis.
The association between sarcopenia and outcomes, such as complications and survival has …

This AASLD Guidance provides a data-supported approach to the management of ascites
and HRS. It differs from the AASLD Guidelines, which are supported by systematic reviews …

The natural history of cirrhosis is characterised by an asymptomatic compensated phase
followed by a decompensated phase, marked by the development of overt clinical signs, the …

Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis, and 60% of patients with compensated
cirrhosis develop ascites within 10 years during the course of their disease [1]. Ascites only …

1. Background Liver transplantation significantly improves the survival and quality of life of
patients with end-stage cirrhosis. However, a large proportion of cirrhotic patients still die …

Abstract The Model for End‐stage Liver Disease (MELD) was initially created to predict
survival in patients with complications of portal hypertension undergoing elective placement …

Background Under the current liver-transplantation policy, donor organs are offered to
patients with the highest risk of death. Methods Using data derived from all adult candidates …

Background & Aims Waiting-list mortality in patients with cirrhosis and a relatively low MELD
score is a matter of concern. The aim of this study was to determine whether a marker of …

Background & Aims Patients with decompensated cirrhosis on the waiting list for liver
transplantation (LT) commonly develop complications that may preclude them from reaching …