subject: Liver Cirrhosis by Liver Transplant Consultant India Liver Transplant India [print this page] Liver Cirrhosis by Liver Transplant Consultant India Liver Transplant India
Cirrhosis is irreversible scarring of the liver that involves the formation of fibrous (scar) tissue associated with the destruction of the normal architecture of the liver. It is caused by chronic liver disease (generally called CLD). It is the result of long-standing injury most commonly due to alcohol in excess but there are a number of other important causes. The destruction of the normal architecture and the loss of liver cells prevents the liver from functioning normally. It plays an important part in digestion of food but it also has a major role in metabolising drugs and making proteins, including those that help the blood to clot.
Cirrhosis is a serious condition. Only 30 per cent of patients with this problem will survive five years after diagnosis and the outlook is worse if the cause is alcohol and the patient continues to drink. Liver transplant is the only cure of this condition depending on the other health factors the patient.
India liver transplant website launched by Liver Transplant Consultant of India with her experience of personally coordinating more than 600 liver transplant,
A new Liver gives a new life and a well informed decision gives a successful Liver Transplant and complete satisfaction to the patient. The Patient and his family need to have proper Guidance and Education regarding Liver Disease and Liver Transplant procedure before going for this major undertaking. I want to help, guide and educate such patients through my experience as a Liver Transplant Coordinator and to share the moments faced by the patients in their Pre, Peri and Post transplant Period.
