Journal article
Rifaximin versus nonabsorbable disaccharides in the management of hepatic encephalopathy: a meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare the positive and negative effects of rifaximin and nonabsorbable disaccharides in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
METHODS: We used the method recommended by The Cochrane Collaboration to perform a meta-analysis of comparative randomized trials of rifaximin and nonabsorbable disaccharides.
Authors
Jiang Q; Jiang X-H; Zheng M-H; Jiang L-M; Chen Y-P; Wang L
Journal
European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Vol. 20, No. 11, pp. 1064–1070
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
November 2008
DOI
10.1097/meg.0b013e328302f470
ISSN
0954-691X