Diagnóstico y tratamiento de la encefalopatía hepática en España: resultados de una encuesta dirigida a hepatólogos

Although their efficacy has been questioned, nonabsorbable disaccharides and protein restriction are the most commonly prescribed treatments for hepatic encephalopathy. Future studies are needed to assess the efficacy and risks of these treatments. Most hepatologists never assess minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis.