Profile of hepatic encephalopathy in children with cirrhosis and response to lactulose
Background/Aim: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is associated with a poor prognosis. There is paucity of data on the treatment of HE with lactulose in children with cirrhosis. Patients and Methods : Retrospective analysis of consecutive cirrhotic patients (<18 years) with HE was done. HE was defined...
Main Authors: | Praveen Sharma, Barjesh C Sharma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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Series: | The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2011;volume=17;issue=2;spage=138;epage=141;aulast= |
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