Alcoholic hepatitis-the case for intensive management.
Alcoholic hepatitis is a common condition with a high mortality. Although treatment options for established alcoholic hepatitis are limited, many of the complications of this condition are preventable. This case report and discussion illustrate the important role of early diagnosis and intervention in this patient group. Important management points are stressed to aid physicians who may encounter this condition rarely.
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University Department of Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. jamesobrn@aol.com
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D000328:Adult; D000418:Albumins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004234:Diuretics, Osmotic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006519:Hepatitis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006530:Hepatorenal Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012076:Renal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000418:Albumins; D004234:Diuretics, Osmotic; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D012076:Renal Agents