Lights and Shadows in Hepatic Encephalopathy Diagnosis

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a form of brain dysfunction that is caused by liver insufficiency and/or portal-systemic shunting. The exact nature of HE is debated; as such, conflicting uses of the term “HE” may cause inconsistencies in its detection and management. This review highlights the meanin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Piero Amodio, Sara Montagnese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/2/341