reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJun 24, 2009Closed access

Alcoholic Hepatitis

University of Wisconsin–Madison · Inserm · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

The association between alcohol intake and alcoholic liver disease has been well documented, although cirrhosis of the liver develops in only a small proportion of heavy drinkers. This review focuses on alcoholic hepatitis, a treatable form of alcoholic liver disease. Since up to 40% of patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis die within 6 months after the onset of the clinical syndrome, appropriate diagnosis and treatment are essential.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Alcoholic hepatitis
  • Alcoholic liver disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatitis
  • Internal medicine
  • Liver disease
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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