Abstract
Alcohol use disorder which includes alcohol abuse and dependence represents one of
the leading risk factors for premature mortality in Europe and it is responsible of
over 200 conditions, including neuropsychiatric disorders, chronic diseases, cancers
and accidents leading to permanent disability. Alcohol use disorder represents the
most common cause of liver damage in the Western world, with a wide spectrum of diseases
ranging from steatosis, steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis and cancer. The present
clinical practice guidelines by the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver
(AISF) are focused on the current knowledge about epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical
features, diagnosis and treatment of alcohol associated liver disease, aiming to provide
practical recommendations on the management of this complex pathological condition.
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Published online: January 27, 2020
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December 17,
2019
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May 29,
2019
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