Authors: Vanessa Stadlbauer Josef Tauss Horst R Portugaller Philipp Stiegler Florian Iberer Rudolf E Stauber
Publish Date: 2006/12/14
Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 45-50
Abstract
Hepatic encephalopathy HE is a common problem after insertion of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt TIPS which may be difficult to manage We present a case of severe postTIPS HE unresponsive to high doses of lornithinelaspartate LOLA despite reduction of venous ammonia levels in a dosedependent fashion Ultimately highgrade HE was successfully treated by a reduction stent and the patient subsequently underwent successful liver transplantation
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