Polyethylene glycol versus lactulose in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is defined as brain dysfunction that occurs because of acute liver failure or liver cirrhosis and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Lactulose is the standard of care till this date; however, polyethylene glycol (PEG) has gained the attenti...

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Main Authors: Gilles Jadd Hoilat, Mohamad Fekredeen Ayas, Judie Noemie Hoilat, Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Ceren Durer, Seren Durer, Talal Adhami, Savio John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-10-01
Series:BMJ Open Gastroenterology
Online Access:https://bmjopengastro.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000648.full
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