Bacterial overgrowth in small intestine in patients with liver cirrhosis

摘要: Abstract Hepatic encephalopathy, bacterial infections and endotoxemia in cirrhotic patients have been related to colonic flora. However, an abnormal small bowel content could also be implied. We investigated overgrowth (SIBO) by jejunal cultures 14 5 control subjects, indirectly the lactulose H2 breath test 22 with cirrhosis 12 controls. SIBO was demonstrated 64% of 1 The positive for 45% 8% No differences were noted between alcoholic non-alcoholic liver disease. According fasting levels, significantly correlated Child-Pugh score hepatic function (r = 0.45; p < 0.05). Also, criteria had worse comparison cirrhotics normal counts (p Thus is frequent associated impairment function.