Hepatic encephalopathy is a common complication of acute and chronic liver failure. Early detection and timely treatment of hepatic encephalopathy will help patients have a better prognosis. This article will provide the basic knowledge surrounding this pathology.

Esophageal varices is a very common syndrome in patients with cirrhosis, accounting for up to 50% of patients. It is noteworthy that the mortality risk of patients with esophageal varices in the presence of cirrhosis ranges from 40 to 70%, depending on the degree of liver failure.