Rationale and Comments

In circumstances where the precipitating factors are identified and well-controlled (e.g., recurrent infections, variceal bleeding) or liver function or nutritional status improved, prophylactic therapy may be discontinued.

Sponsoring Organizations

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Sources

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases guideline

Disciplines

• Gastroenterologic
• Neurologic

References

• Amodio P, et al. Practice Guidelines Committee of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatic encephalopathy in chronic liver disease. Hepatology. 2014; [In Press].