Evaluation of Etiologic Profile of Liver Cirrhosis Patients: A Clinical Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Cirrhosis is defined as the histological development of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic liver injury that leads to portal hypertension and end stage liver disease. Hence, we planned the present study to assess the etiologic profile of liver cirrhosis patients. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of General Medicine, Career Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (India) and included assessment etiologic profile of liver cirrhosis patients. A detailed history was taken and a questionnaire was administered. The questionnaire enquired into various risk factors which included the following: history of alcohol consumption including amount and duration, CAGE score, history of blood transfusions, surgeries, needle prick injury, past history of jaundice and high-risk sexual behaviour. All the results were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Statistically significant results were obtained while comparing the various etiologic agents in liver cirrhotic patients. Conclusion: Alcohol is the most com
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Sushil Suri
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.029
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