Non-hemorrhagic acute complications associated with cirrhosis and portal hypertension

Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2013 Oct;27(5):665-78. doi: 10.1016/j.bpg.2013.08.005. Epub 2013 Sep 5.

Abstract

Timely recognition and management of acute complications of cirrhosis is of significant importance in order to reduce morbidity and mortality, especially in the hospitalized patient. In this review, we present a practical approach to the identification and management of non-hemorrhagic acute complications of cirrhosis, specifically bacterial infections, acute kidney injury, and acute exacerbation of hepatic encephalopathy, focusing on patient stratification.

Keywords: Acute kidney injury; Cirrhosis; Decompensated cirrhosis; Hepatic encephalopathy; Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / diagnosis
  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology*
  • Acute Kidney Injury / physiopathology
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
  • Bacterial Infections / etiology*
  • Bacterial Infections / physiopathology
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / diagnosis
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / etiology*
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / complications*
  • Hypertension, Portal / physiopathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / physiopathology
  • Risk Factors