Liver cirrhosis is a dangerous, chronic condition that can result in severe complications, including death, if not promptly diagnosed and treated. What is the life expectancy for liver cirrhosis, and what are treatment options to prolong a patient’s life

When the liver is damaged, the liver cells will try to repair themselves, leading to the formation of scar tissue, an indirect mechanism that causes decompensated cirrhosis. The cause of the pathology is chronic hepatitis or alcohol abuse disorder.