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Prognosis

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The prognosis of liver cirrhosis is dependent on the cause and severity of the condition.

A patient with alcoholic cirrhosis who continues to drink has a 65% risk of death within 5 years. Total abstinence reduces the risk 30%.

Child's classification is a means of assessing the severity of liver cirrhosis.


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