[Management of patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis].

Management of patients with decompensated liver Cirrhosis. The main objectives in the management of decompensated cirrhosis are to go back to a compensated phase and prevent the occurrence of complications such as ascites, encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, infection or liver failure. The treatment of the cause of the disease is crucial and liver transplantation should be discussed in every patient after a first decompensation of cirrhosis. Obviously, the role of the general practitioner and the close links with the hepatologist and the multidisciplinary team of a liver transplant centre are crucial for a improving the prognosis of the disease.