Diagnosis and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy - review

Abstract

Hepatic encephalopathy is observed in patients with liver dysfunction. Therefore, chronic liver disease patients are more affected. Due to reduced liver function, neurotoxins generated by damaged intestinal flora reach the brain. Hepatic encephalopathy can be classified according to the degree of symptoms. Ammonia concentration is thought to be important in pathogenesis. Its early phases can be diagnosed with a variety of tests. and it is possible to resolve and eliminate hepatic encephalopathy with imaging and treatment.