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World J Hepatol. Oct 27, 2018; 10(10): 685-694
Published online Oct 27, 2018. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v10.i10.685
Nutritional support in chronic liver disease and cirrhotics
Ravi Shergill, Wajahat Syed, Syed Ali Rizvi, Ikjot Singh
Ravi Shergill, Radiology Department, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L8, Canada
Wajahat Syed, Syed Ali Rizvi, Ikjot Singh, Undergraduate Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S4L8, Canada
Author contributions: Shergill R drafted the initial manuscript, conceived of the idea, and conducted research; Syed W, Rizvi SA and Singh I assisted with data analysis and editing of the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest.
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Correspondence to: Ravi Shergill, MD, BSc, Radiology Department, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S4L8, Canada. ravi.shergill@medportal.ca
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Received: June 27, 2018
Peer-review started: June 30, 2018
First decision: July 19, 2018
Revised: August 4, 2018
Accepted: August 6, 2018
Article in press: August 6, 2018
Published online: October 27, 2018
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Core tip: This paper highlights the most recent evidence in the clinical approach to dealing with nutrition in patients with chronic liver disease and cirrhotics. We will review the pathophysiology of liver disease, etiology, and management of nutrition.