Alcoholic hepatitis-the case for intensive management.

J O'Beirne, D Patch, S Holt, M Hamilton, A K Burroughs

Journal: Postgraduate medical journal 2000;76(898):504-7

PMID: 10908382

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Abstract

Alcoholic hepatitis is a common condition with a high mortality. Although treatment options for established alcoholic hepatitis are limited, many of the complications of this condition are preventable. This case report and discussion illustrate the important role of early diagnosis and intervention in this patient group. Important management points are stressed to aid physicians who may encounter this condition rarely.

Address: University Department of Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1136/pmj.76.898.504

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Albumins, Diuretics, Osmotic, Enteral Nutrition, Fatal Outcome, Fluid Therapy, Glucocorticoids, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hepatitis, Alcoholic, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Humans, Male, Renal Agents