ISSN:
1433-8580
Keywords:
Acute liver failure
;
Ammonia
;
Brain edema
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
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.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01851848
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