Practical Issues in the Management of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy.
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a condition that encompasses a range of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with significant liver disease. Overt HE occurs in approximately 30% to 45% of patients with cirrhosis. This article discusses practical issues in the management of patients with overt H...
| Publicado en: | Gastroenterology & Hepatology Vol. 13; no. 11; pp. 659 - 666 |
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| Formato: | review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Gastro-Hep Communications, Inc
Nov2017
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