Journal of Hepatology and Gastrointestinal disorders
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Department of Gastroenterology, Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, Kerala, India

Biography

Benoy Sebastian has authored of many research articles/books related to Hepatology and Gastroenterology. He is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology. His research interests includes Hepatic and Gastric complications. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities.


 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effect of Polyethylene Glycol vs. Lactulose in the Treatment of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
  Author(s): Waseem Raja*, Rohey Jan, Benoy Sebastian, Sunil K Mathai and Ashfaq
  
  Introduction: Hepatic Encephalopathy is one of the most common causes of hospitalization for cirrhotic patients. Lactulose has long been used as the standard therapy for the treatment of acute HE. This study evaluated the efficacy of PEG as compared with lactulose for the initial treatment of HE. Aims and Objective: (1) To compare efficacy of PEG 3350 electrolyte solution over lactulose in patients admitted for hepatic encephalopathy. (2) To determine whether treatment with PEG will reduce duration of hospital stay, and whether PEG can be an effective additional treatment option for HE. Material and methods: This prospective, randomized, comparative study was conducted in the Department of Gastroenterology Medical Trust hospital, Kochi–Kerala India, over a period of two year from May 2015–April 2017 fol.. View More»
  

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