Encephalopathy surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Surgical options are very limited in cases of encephalopathy. However, there are a few studies which have tried some surgical techniques to improve the outcome of hepatic encephalopathy.

Surgery

• Surgical options for the treatment of encephalopathy are limited.
• Shunt reduction with an hourglass-shaped polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) balloon graft seems effective in reducing shunt flow and rapidly improving the patient's clinical condition.
  • This technique has a poor outcome on follow up.