Clinical Spectrum of Precipitating Factors of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patient of Liver Cirrhosis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 7
Abstract
Objective: To determine the precipitating factors of hepaticencephalopathy (HE) in patients with liver cirrhosis Background and Objectives: Hepatic encephalopathy is an extra hepatic complication of impairedliver function and is manifested as neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms associated with acute or chronic liver disease in the absence of other neurological disorders. This study aims to ascertain the spectrum of precipitating factors of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis of liver.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Umesh verma, Dr. P. K. Gupta, Dr. S. K. Virmani
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