European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
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Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol · Nov 2008
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyRifaximin versus nonabsorbable disaccharides in the management of hepatic encephalopathy: a meta-analysis.
To compare the positive and negative effects of rifaximin and nonabsorbable disaccharides in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. ⋯ Rifaximin is not superior to nonabsorbable disaccharides for acute or chronic hepatic encephalopathy in the long-term or short-term treatment except that it may be better tolerated. Further studies on larger populations are required to provide more sufficient evidence for assessment of the use of rifaximin.