What improves minimal hepatic encephalopathy: Probiotic yogurt, protein restriction or nonabsorbable disaccharides?
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Rifaximin versus nonabsorbable disaccharides in the management of hepatic encephalopathy: a meta-analysis.
OBJECTIVE To compare the positive and negative effects of rifaximin and nonabsorbable disaccharides in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. METHODS We used the method recommended by The Cochrane Collaboration to perform a meta-analysis of comparative randomized trials of rifaximin and nonabsorbable disaccharides. RESULTS Seven randomized controlled trials were identified, but only five tri...
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عنوان ژورنال: Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1319-3767
DOI: 10.4103/1319-3767.96443