Alcohol abstinence enables regeneration even in advanced liver cirrhosis
Medical Xpress
March 5, 2026
Consistent and permanent abstinence from alcohol can lead to the regression of existing liver-related complications, even in cases of advanced alcohol-related cirrhosis. This is shown by an international multicentre study led by MedUni Vienna, which was recently published in the Journal of Hepatology. Up to one third of patients with already decompensated alcohol-related cirrhosis were able to achieve so-called "re-compensation" through consistent abstinence from alcohol—i.e., the complete resolution of liver-related complications with simultaneous recovery of liver function. In addition, the study identifies the factors that are crucial for this recovery of liver function.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/5/2026