| Literature DB >> 11369572 |
P McEwan1, D Simpson, J M Kirk, D G Barr, K J McKenzie.
Abstract
Three infants with subphrenic abscess, pyonephrosis, and obstructive ureterocoele respectively had grossly increased concentrations of plasma ammonia. This was considered to be a result of infections with urea splitting organisms. All died in spite of intensive care support, including specific measures to reduce plasma ammonia.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11369572 PMCID: PMC1718788 DOI: 10.1136/adc.84.6.512
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Dis Child ISSN: 0003-9888 Impact factor: 3.791