Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2018, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (2): 1-8.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2017.562

   

Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy

ZHANG Zong, WANG Xiaohua   

  1. Department of Liver Disease, Jinan Infectious Diseases Hospital, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
  • Published:2022-09-28

Abstract: Hepatic encephalopathy(HE)was defined as brain dysfunction resulting from liver insufficiency and/or portosystemic shunting, with different degree of neurological and psychiatric abnormalities syndrome, ranging from subclinical change to even coma. HE endangered the health and life of patients. This article briefly reviewed the latest advances in the diagnostic methods of minimal hepatic encephalopathy(MHE)and management of overt hepatic encephalopathy(OHE).

Key words: Hepatic encephalopathy, Lactulose, Rifaximin, Minimal hepatic encephalopathy, Overt hepatic encephalopathy

CLC Number: 

  • R575.3
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