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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Aug 6, 2012; 3(4): 62-67
Published online Aug 6, 2012. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v3.i4.62
Rifaximin therapy and hepatic encephalopathy: Pros and cons
Angelo Zullo, Cesare Hassan, Lorenzo Ridola, Roberto Lorenzetti, Salvatore MA Campo, Oliviero Riggio
Angelo Zullo, Cesare Hassan, Roberto Lorenzetti, Salvatore MA Campo, Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, 00153 Rome, Italy
Lorenzo Ridola, Oliviero Riggio, Department of Clinical Medicine, Centre for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Portal Hypertension, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
Author contributions: All the authors contributed to this manuscript.
Correspondence to: Dr. Angelo Zullo, MD, Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital,Via E. Morosini, 30, 00153 Roma, Italy. zullo66@yahoo.it
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Received: July 7, 2011
Revised: June 14, 2012
Accepted: June 20, 2012
Published online: August 6, 2012
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