Author/Authors :
Aminnejad, Reza Department of Anesthesiology - Qom University of Medical Sciences , Alemi, Faezeh Gastroenterology and Hepatology Disease Research Center - Qom University of Medical Sciences , Safari, Saeid Pain Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Hormati, Ahmad Gastroenterology and Hepatology Disease Research Center - Qom University of Medical Sciences , Ghadir, Mohammad Reza Gastroenterology and Hepatology Disease Research Center - Qom University of Medical Sciences , Saeedi, Mohammad Department of Anesthesiology - Qom University of Medical Sciences , Afifian, Mahboobeh Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Liver Cirrhosis is defined as the advanced stage of the liver disease which presents with loss of normal hepatic tissue and its replacement by fibrotic tissue. It leads to alteration in all liver functions including metabolic, synthetic and coagulative function. Besides, accumulation of toxins may alter mental status.