The usefulness of head computed tomography in patients with known cirrhosis presenting to emergency department with suspected hepatic encephalopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computed tomography of the head (CT head) is frequently used for patients with cirrhosis presenting with suspected hepatic encephalopathy (HE).

Aims

The primary aims of this study were to assess the frequency of CT head usage in this patient population and to determine whether these scans yielded significant findings. Our secondary aims were to identify factors associated with the decision to order CTs and whether patients who received CTs had different outcomes.

Methods

A single-centre, retrospective chart review was performed. Patients presenting to the University of Alberta Hospital with cirrhosis and common liver disease aetiologies over a 27-month period were identified via discharge diagnosis codes. Charts of patients with suspected HE were manually i

SUBMITTER: Yang DY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11477969 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature