title: [Focal cirrhosis of the liver].
abstract: The experience in treatment of 14 patients with focal cirrhosis of the liver is summarized. Clinical and morphological data is presented. It is noted that clinical picture is poor and non-specific. Ultrasonic examination is the main diagnostic tool. It is demonstrated that histological examination of removed specimen is often necessary for final diagnosis. Method of choice in the treatment of patients is surgical one. The scope of surgery depends on intraoperative features, extended hepatic resection is not usually indicated.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Pyshkin
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Borisov
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Gorfinkel'
authors.forename: E V
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: Efremova
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Iuskin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies