The best chance of survival for a child with cirrhosis is
a. Liver transplantation
b. Treatment with corticosteroids
c. Treatment with immune globulin
d. Provision of nutritional support
A
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A The only successful treatment for end-stage liver disease and liver failure may be
liver transplantation, which has improved the prognosis for many children with
cirrhosis.
B Liver transplantation has revolutionized the approach to cirrhosis. Liver failure
and cirrhosis are indications for transplantation. Liver transplantation reflects the
failure of other medical and surgical measures to prevent or treat cirrhosis.
C Liver transplantation has revolutionized the approach to cirrhosis. Liver failure
and cirrhosis are indications for transplantation. Liver transplantation reflects the
failure of other medical and surgical measures to prevent or treat cirrhosis.
D Liver transplantation has revolutionized the approach to cirrhosis. Liver failure
and cirrhosis are indications for transplantation. Liver transplantation reflects the
failure of other medical and surgical measures to prevent or treat cirrhosis.
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