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[Regression of hepatic fibrosis physiopathological aspects and clinical reality].
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 26 Apr 2003
Bédossa Pierre, Paradis Valérie
Abstract excerpt
MANAGING THE RESPONSIBLE AGENT: Hepatic fibrosis with its end-point, cirrhosis, are the principle complications responsible for morbidity and mortality in chronic liver diseases. It is therefore important to address the question of whether these lesions can disappear, once installed in the liver. Regression can only occur when the agent responsible for the fibrosis (virus, alcohol, poison, iron, autoantibodies,...
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