Lactulose for minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction
Background/Aims: Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is common in patients with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO). There is no study on the treatment of MHE using lactulose in patients with EHPVO. Patients and Methods: Consecutive EHPVO patients were assessed by psychometric (number conn...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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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=2012;volume=18;issue=3;spage=168;epage=172;aulast=Sharma |