Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis.
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-3418.2018.10.001
- Collective Name:Chinese Society of Hepatology, Chinese Medical Association
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diagnosis;
Hepatic encephalopathy;
Liver cirrhosis;
Therapy
- MeSH:
Consensus;
Disease Management;
Gastroenterology;
Gastrointestinal Agents/therapeutic use*;
Hepatic Encephalopathy/drug therapy*;
Humans;
Liver Cirrhosis;
Practice Guidelines as Topic;
Prognosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatology
2018;26(10):721-736
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Current guideline developed by the Chinese Society of Hepatology on the management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis is grounded on the published evidences and panelists' consensus. This guideline presents recommendations for diagnosis and management of covert and overt hepatic encephalopathy, and underline the importance of screening minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with end-stage liver diseases. In addition, it also stresses that early identification and timely treatments are the means to know the prognosis. The principles of treatment are primary and secondary prevention, prompt removal of the cause, and recovery of acute neuropsychiatric abnormalities to baseline status.
