Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. When damaged liver cells are replaced by scar tissue, hepatic fibrosis results. Cirrhosis, liver failure, and even liver cancer can arise as a result of cumulative scarring that, over time, restricts the blood flow to the liver. When the condition is severe, there is no other course of action. Health News | Researchers Discover Causes of Liver Cell Scarring.