title: Current state of knowledge of hepatic encephalopathy (part IV): Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy by liver support systems.
abstract: Hepatic Encephalopathy is a devastating complication of End-Stage Liver Disease. In its severe grades it requires extra intervention beyond the standard medical approaches. In this article were view the role of liver support systems in managing hepatic encephalopthy.
authors.affiliation: Southern California Liver Centers, 131 Orange Avenue, Suite 101 Coronado, CA, 92118, USA. thassanein@livercenters.com.
authors.forename: Tarek
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hassanein
mesh_terms: D019468:Disease Management; D058625:End Stage Liver Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D019164:Liver, Artificial; D010951:Plasma Exchange; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
keywords: Artificial liver support; ECAD; Hepatic encephalopathy; Treatment of hepatic encephalopathy