Patients With Cirrhosis Have Elevated Bone Turnover but Normal Hepatic Production of Osteoprotegerin

Severe osteodystrophy is common in patients with liver dysfunction. Markers of bone metabolism may help in early diagnosis of osteodystrophy and in understanding underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. To elucidate changes in bone metabolism associated with cirrhosis and to determine the route of...

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