MRCP2-1682

A 65-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with decompensated liver disease, which was attributed to excessive alcohol consumption confirmed by her daughter. The patient was treated with lactulose, pabrinex, chlordiazepoxide, and diuretics. An abdominal ultrasound revealed liver cirrhosis with gross ascites, and an ascitic fluid aspirate ruled out spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

The patient was advised to reduce her alcohol intake and eventually stop, and informed about the need for ongoing screening due to the risk of developing liver cancer. What is the recommended frequency for this screening?