[Review] Recompensation in decompensated cirrhosis

Recompensation of decompensated cirrhosis has been defined by the Baveno consensus as control or cure of the main underlying cause; resolution of clinical manifestations, including ascites and hepatic encephalopathy, without the use of prophylactic medications, and without variceal bleeding for 12 months; and restoration of hepatic function. Cure and recompensation are usually associated with regression of liver fibrosis. Recompensation can occur when hepatitis C virus is eradicated, if hepatitis B virus infection (without hepatitis D co-infection) is suppressed, and following persistent alcohol abstinence in patients with alcohol-associated cirrhosis.