Abstract:During pregnancy, liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension may worsen
significantly, placing an increased risk of serious morbidity and
life-threatening events. With the use of a wide variety of diagnostic
tools and improved treatment strategies, women with liver disease in
pregnancies are being diagnosed with significantly improved obstetric
outcomes
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