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cirrhosis of the liver (assessment and common findings (diminishing normal…
cirrhosis of the liver
pathophysiology
cirrhosis is the final stage of many types of injuries. In cirrhosis, the liver varies in appearance. the most prominent feature is nodular consistency with band of the fibrous scar tissue and small areas of regenerating tissue. The fibrotic changes in the liver distort the hepatic structures, resulting in obstruction of splanchnic veins and portal blood flow. This obstruction causes problems such as fluid retention, increasing oedema, ascites and hydrothorax. The portal pressure increases and this together with congestion of the splanchinic veins
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definition
chronic progressive disease that is characterised by extensive degenation and destruction of the parenchymal cells of the liver
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