Changing face of hepatic encephalopathy: Role of inflammation and oxidative stress

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2010; 16(27): 3347-3357
Published online Jul 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i27.3347

Table 3 Factors precipitating hepatic encephalopathy[2]

Precipitating factors	Ammonia load e.g. upper gastrointestinal bleed or portocaval shunt
	Inflammation/oxidative stress
	Infection
	Dehydration
	Hyponatremia
	Sedative drugs e.g. benzodiazepines

Citation: Seyan AS, Hughes RD, Shawcross DL. Changing face of hepatic encephalopathy: Role of inflammation and oxidative stress. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16(27): 3347-3357
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v16/i27/3347.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i27.3347