Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2001.
World J Gastroenterol. Apr 15, 2001; 7(2): 152-156
Published online Apr 15, 2001. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v7.i2.152
Table 1 Precipitating factors of HE
·Gastrointestinal or tissue bleeding
·Protein overload
·Sepsis
·Infection
·Catabolism
·Azotemia
·Acidosis
·Sedatives
·Diuretics
·Portocaval shunting (TIPS or surgical)
·Constipation