The Relationship of Plasma Zinc Concentration and Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients with Cirrhosis

The Relationship of Plasma Zinc Concentration and Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients with Cirrhosis

Background: Zinc deficiency is prevalent in Iran. Regarding the effect of zinc element on pathogenesis of cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy, the present study has been designed to assess the zinc deficiency in patients with cirrhosis, with and without hepatic encephalopathy. Methods: This descri...

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Main Authors: Rahmatollah Rafiei, Ahmad Sobhani, Mehrgu Amraee, Zahra Torabi, Mohammad Majlesi
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Vesnu Publications 2014-11-01
Series:مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان
Subjects:
Cirrhosis
Hepatic encephalopathy
Zinc
Online Access:http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/3747

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