| Hepatic encephalopathy. | |
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PMID: 19646644 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities and motor disturbances in patients with advanced liver disease. It is estimated to occur in 30% to 45% of patients with liver cirrhosis and in 10% to 50% of patients with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts. It can be seen in cancer patients due to multiple factors. Early diagnosis and treatment are important but can be challenging, especially in mild forms with subtle findings. This article reviews the pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, grading, and management of hepatic encephalopathy. |
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Authors:
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Yasemen Eroglu; William J Byrne |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency medicine clinics of North America Volume: 27 ISSN: 1558-0539 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-03 Completed Date: 2009-08-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8219565 Medline TA: Emerg Med Clin North Am Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 401-14 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health & Science University, CDRCP, Portland, OR 97239, USA. erogluy@ohsu.edu |
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Antineoplastic Agents
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adverse effects Brain Edema / diagnosis, etiology, therapy Hepatic Encephalopathy / classification, complications, diagnosis*, therapy* Humans Intracranial Hypertension / diagnosis, etiology, therapy Liver Failure, Acute / complications Neoplasm Invasiveness Neoplasms / complications, pathology Prognosis Severity of Illness Index |
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0/Antineoplastic Agents |
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