Primary Prophylaxis to Prevent the Development of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients with Acute Variceal Bleeding
Table 3
Factors related to the development of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis after an acute episode of variceal bleeding. Univariate analysis.
Characteristic
Without HE
With HE
OR (95 CI)
P
(n = 59)
(n = 28)
Rebleeding, n ()
7 (11.9)
15 (53.6)
8.6 (2.9 - 25.3)
<0.0001
Decompensated cirrhosis CHILD B/C, n ()
35 (59.3)
24 (85.7)
4.1 (1.3 - 13.4)
0.01
SBP development, n ()
2 (3.4)
1 (3.6)
1.1 (0.09 - 12.2)
1.00
Primary prophylaxis with any anti-ammonium drug, n ()