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Hepatic encephalopathy precipitated by fecal impaction.
Archives of Internal Medicine
|June 1, 1979
Summary
Fecal impaction can precipitate hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in cirrhosis patients. Prompt treatment of fecal impaction led to symptom resolution in a case study.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious complication in patients with cirrhosis.
- Precipitating factors for HE are well-documented, but novel triggers continue to emerge.
- Fecal impaction is a common issue in elderly and chronically ill patients.