Zinc level assessment in patients having Viral Cirrhosis

Authors

  • Lubna Kamani Associate Professor. Liaquat National Hospital Karachi
  • Hafeezullah Shaikh Consultant Gastroenterologist. Liaquat National Hospital Karachi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.342.14457

Keywords:

Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Hepatic encephalopathy, Zinc level.

Abstract

Objective: Zinc is a vital trace element and its deficiency in cirrhosis might potentiate the development of hepatic encephalopathy. The objective of this study was to assess the zinc levels in serum of patients having viral cirrhosis and compare it with normal healthy controls.

Methods: This study was conducted in Department of Gastroenterology, Liaquat National hospital and medical college, Karachi, Pakistan; from January 2014 to December 2014. Total of 45 patients with the mean age of 52.44

Author Biography

Lubna Kamani, Associate Professor. Liaquat National Hospital Karachi

Associate Professor. Gastroenetrology Department

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Published

2018-04-20

How to Cite

Kamani, L., & Shaikh, H. (2018). Zinc level assessment in patients having Viral Cirrhosis. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.342.14457

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 2 (2018): March - April 2018

Section

Original Articles