Cirrhosis

Chronic liver diseases can cause a build-up of scar tissue in the liver as it tries to heal itself from repeated damage. As scar tissue builds and blocks blood flow to the liver, cirrhosis can occur. Scar tissue build-up (fibrosis) can ultimately cause liver failure and necessitate the need for liver transplantation.

Efforts to halt fibrosis at an early stage may prevent the life-threatening complications associated with cirrhosis from chronic liver diseases, such as hepatitis B and C. If successful, cirrhosis patients may not require transplantation.

Mount Sinai physicians bring vast experience to the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of cirrhosis. Our cirrhosis specialists work with physicians and surgeons from multiple specialties to tailor their treatment plan to the individual. Our goal is to stop or slow the disease so that our patients can continue to lead active lives.