Evaluation and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy: Current Status and Future Directions
Gut and Liver
;
: 509-519, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-164325
ABSTRACT
Hepatic encephalopathy is a spectrum of neurocognitive manifestations often seen in patients with liver injury or rarely in patients with portosystemic shunting without liver injury. It can be divided into minimal (covert) hepatic encephalopathy and overt hepatic encephalopathy, depending on the severity. Patients with hepatic encephalopathy have compromised clinical outcomes, decreased quality of life, and increased healthcare utilization, often resulting in a heavy financial and personal burden on caregivers. The diagnosis remains largely clinical, with the exclusion of possible other causes for the altered mental status. Current treatment strategies include nonabsorbable disaccharides and antibiotics. This review will focus on the diagnosis, management and clinical impact of hepatic encephalopathy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical
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Hepatic Encephalopathy
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Caregivers
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Delivery of Health Care
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Diagnosis
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Disaccharides
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Liver
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Liver Cirrhosis
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Liver Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Gut and Liver
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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