Prognostic significance of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis
J Bustamante, A Rimola, PJ Ventura, M Navasa… - Journal of …, 1999 - Elsevier
Background: There are numerous studies concerning the natural history and prognostic
factors in cirrhosis, the results of which are useful in selecting liver transplant candidates.
However, little attention has been paid to the prognostic significance of hepatic
encephalopathy despite the high frequency of this complication. Methods: We reviewed the
charts of 111 cirrhotic patients who developed a first episode of acute hepatic
encephalopathy to determine their survival probability and to identify prognostic factors …
factors in cirrhosis, the results of which are useful in selecting liver transplant candidates.
However, little attention has been paid to the prognostic significance of hepatic
encephalopathy despite the high frequency of this complication. Methods: We reviewed the
charts of 111 cirrhotic patients who developed a first episode of acute hepatic
encephalopathy to determine their survival probability and to identify prognostic factors …