Erythromycin versus neomycin in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis: a randomized double-blind study

Erythromycin versus neomycin in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis: a randomized double-blind study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a severe complication in patients with hepatic cirrhosis, which causes numerous hospital admissions and deaths. Antibiotics are the best options in HE treatment, but head-to-head comparisons between the...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Romeiro Fernando Gomes, da Silva Yamashiro Fabio, Américo Madileine Francely, Corá Luciana Aparecida, Silva Giovanni Faria, Miranda JoséRicardodeArruda, Caramori Carlos Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Hepatic encephalopathy
Liver cirrhosis
Erythromycin
Neomycin
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/13/13

Internet

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/13/13

Similar Items