Open AccessLactulose vs Polyethylene Glycol 3350-Electrolyte Solution for Treatment of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
Author(s) -
Robert S. Rahimi,
Amit G. Singal,
Jennifer A. Cuthbert,
Don C. Rockey
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
jama internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.14
H-Index - 342
eISSN - 2168-6114
pISSN - 2168-6106
DOI - 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.4746
Subject(s) - lactulose , medicine , hepatic encephalopathy , cirrhosis , randomized controlled trial , encephalopathy , gastroenterology , surgery
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a common cause of hospitalization in patients with cirrhosis. Pharmacologic treatment for acute (overt) HE has remained the same for decades.
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