Cirrhosis of the liver is a serious condition, which causes permanent liver damage. Life expectancy depends greatly on the stage and type. Learn more here.
The stage of cirrhosis, even with decompensated cirrhosis, affects life expectancy. Patients with stage 4 cirrhosis, known as End-Stage, have complete damage and their only life expectancy option is liver transplant.
Cirrhosis of the liver is a late-stage consequence of liver disease. It causes scarring and damage to the liver. This scarring may eventually prevent the liver from functioning correctly, leading ...