Primary Prophylaxis to Prevent the Development of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients with Acute Variceal Bleeding

Primary Prophylaxis to Prevent the Development of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients with Acute Variceal Bleeding

Background and Aim. Variceal bleeding is the second most important precipitating factor related to the development of episodic hepatic encephalopathy; but to date there are no recommendations to prevent this complication. The aim of this study was to compare if primary prophylaxis with lactulose or...

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Main Authors:	Fátima Higuera-de-la-Tijera, Alfredo I. Servín-Caamaño, Francisco Salas-Gordillo, José L. Pérez-Hernández, Juan M. Abdo-Francis, Jaime Camacho-Aguilera, Sai N. Alla, Fiacro Jiménez-Ponce
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:	Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3015891

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