Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2021
A patient with alcoholism has hepatic cirrhosis. Within the last half a year he developed varicose abdominal veins, splenomegaly, and ascites (portal hypertension syndrome). What complication is the most likely cause of the patient's death?
Answer options
- Hepatolienal syndrome
- Accelerated hemolysis
- Hypoproteinemia
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hemorrhage from the gastrointestinal varices
Correct answer
Hemorrhage from the gastrointestinal varices
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