Prediction of minimal encephalopathy in patients with HCV-related cirrhosis using albumin-bilirubin, platelets-albumin-bilirubin score, albumin-bilirubin-platelets grade and ammonia level
Abstract Background Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is a complication of liver cirrhosis causing low quality of life, driving skills and higher traffic violation. The neuro-psychometric tests are the gold standard but difficult clinically and time-consuming. The aim was to assess albumin-biliru...
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
SpringerOpen
2020-04-01
|
Series: | Egyptian Liver Journal |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43066-020-0023-6 |