Factors associated with non-response to lactulose therapy in cirrhotic patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy

Background and objectives: Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) impairs health related quality of life and predicts overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in cirrhotic patients. Lactulose is effective in the treatment of MHE. But the response to lactulose treatment depends on several factors. This study...

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Main Authors: Shireen Ahmed, Md. Golam Azam, Indrajit Kumar Datta, Md. Nazmul Hoque, Tareq M Bhuiyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ibrahim Medical College 2018-01-01
Series:IMC Journal of Medical Science
Online Access:http://www.imcjms.com/registration/journal_full_text/231