ISSN:
1433-8580
Schlagwort(e):
Acute liver failure
;
Ammonia
;
Brain edema
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Summary Infusion of an ammonium acetate solution into dogs during mannitol-induced reversible opening of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) resulted in a marked rise in intracranial pressure with exclusion of Evans blue dye. This indicated cytotoxic brain edema. These findings suggest a role for hyperammonemia in cerebral edema during acute liver failure.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01851848
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