Nonhepatic hyperammonemic encephalopathy complications following bariatric surgery: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Hyperammonemic encephalopathy, a rare but fatal condition, is increasingly being reported as a possible complication of bariatric surgery. Here, we present a case of hyperammonemic encephalopathy, focusing on the clinical presentation, diagnostic measures, and our treatment metho...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02922-2 |