Factors in the aetiology of hepatic encephalopathy in the tropics.
The factors in the aetiology of Hepatic Encephalopathy in the tropics were analysed from the medical and necropsy records of 103 patients. Internal bleeding and infections were the commonest precipitating factors.
Olubuyide
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Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D015985:Precipitating Factors; D012307:Risk Factors; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood
D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium