[Hydroelectrolytic disturbances secondary to high flow lavage used for the prevention of posthemorrhagic encephalopathy in cirrhosis].

Abstract

The authors carried out high flow intestinal lavage during gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhotics in order to obtain rapid elimination of blood from the intestine and thereby reduce the risk of encephalopathy. The fluid used had been developed for preparation of the colon for surgery and was responsible for water and electrolyte disturbances with water and salt retention. Without criticising the principle of lavage in the prevention of encephalopathy, the authors express certain reserves with regard to the use of this solution and suggest the use of a sodium-free substance remaining within the intestinal lumen (hypertonic mannitol) which does not cause any water/electrolyte imbalance, is more effective and would appear to have a slight though definite action on the resorption of ascites.

• Authors: G Champault, J C Patel, J L Pourriat, M Garnier, F Fabre, F Psalmon
• Journal: La Nouvelle presse medicale (Nouv Presse Med) Vol. 6 Issue 6 Pg. 435-8 (Feb 12 1977) ISSN: 0301-1518 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Perturbations hydro-électrolytiques secondiares au lavage intestinal à grand débit utilisé pour la prévention de l'encéphalopathie post-hémorragique du cirrhotique
• PMID: 300156 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Solutions
• Mannitol
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Calcium

Topics

• Brain Diseases (prevention & control)
• Calcium (blood)
• Digestive System
• Diuresis
• Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage (therapy)
• Humans
• Liver Cirrhosis (complications)
• Mannitol
• Natriuresis
• Perfusion
• Potassium (blood, urine)
• Sodium (blood)
• Solutions
• Therapeutic Irrigation (adverse effects)
• Water-Electrolyte Imbalance (etiology)