Hepatic Encephalopathy

Yasemen Eroglu; William J Byrne

doi:10.1016/j.emc.2009.04.005

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Hepatic Encephalopathy

Yasemen Eroglu and William J Byrne

Emergency medicine clinics of North America, Vol.27(3), pp.401-414

2009

DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2009.04.005

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Abstract

Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities and motor disturbances in patients with advanced liver disease. It is estimated to occur in 30% to 45% of patients with liver cirrhosis and in 10% to 50% of patients with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts. It can be seen in cancer patients due to multiple factors. Early diagnosis and treatment are important but can be challenging, especially in mild forms with subtle findings. This article reviews the pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, grading, and management of hepatic encephalopathy.

Neurology

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Biological and medical sciences

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Medical sciences

Details

Title: Subtitle: Hepatic Encephalopathy
Creators: Yasemen Eroglu - Oregon Health & Science University
William J Byrne - Oregon Health & Science University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Emergency medicine clinics of North America, Vol.27(3), pp.401-414
Publisher: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2009.04.005
ISSN: 0733-8627
eISSN: 1558-0539
Language: English
Date published: 2009
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology, and Nutrition
Record Identifier: 9984694755402771

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