Blood ammonia levels in liver cirrhosis: a clue for the presence of portosystemic collateral veins

Blood ammonia levels in liver cirrhosis: a clue for the presence of portosystemic collateral veins

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Portal hypertension leads to the formation of portosystemic collateral veins in liver cirrhosis. The resulting shunting is responsible for the development of portosystemic encephalopathy. Although ammonia plays a certain role in dete...

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Main Authors: Tripodi Francesca, Milan Graziella, de Leone Annalisa, Giaquinto Sabrina, Esposito Pasquale, Citro Vincenzo, Tarantino Giovanni, Cirillo Michele, Lobello Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/9/21

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