An overlooked liver cirrhosis complications: portal vein thrombosis, sarcopenia and hepatic osteopathy

Abstract

Liver cirrhosis can lead to a variety of complications. Ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal variceal bleeding, and hepatorenal syndrome have been well recognized. However, there are still some complications that have a high incidence, but are overlooked by clinicians. These complications will also significantly affect the patient's quality of life and long-term prognosis. In this paper, the overlooked complications of liver cirrhosis, such as portal vein thrombosis, cirrhotic sarcopenia, and hepatic osteopathy and so on, are discussed, and the future research direction and work focus are prospected, in order to attract the attention of clinicians and researchers.