Liver physiology and liver diseases in the elderly

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2013; 19(46): 8459-8467
Published online Dec 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i46.8459

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Figure 1 Physiological changes in elderly subjects associated with the development or pathophysiological modification of liver diseases. Aging is associated with decreases in liver volume, blood flow, drug metabolism and regenerative capacity, and alterations in immune functions. Changes due to decreased reserve functions of various organs could affect the clinical characteristics and management of liver diseases in the elderly.

Citation: Tajiri K, Shimizu Y. Liver physiology and liver diseases in the elderly. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(46): 8459-8467
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i46/8459.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i46.8459