Hyperammonemia: A Report of Maternal Biliary Cirrhosis and Neonatal Outcome

Although uncommon during pregnancy, cirrhosis results in multiple medical complications impacting both mother and fetus. Previous reports suggest liver dysfunction in pregnancy causes accumulation of neurotoxins within the maternal compartment that increases neonatal morbidity through placental tran...

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Main Authors: Deana J. Hussamy, David B. Nelson, Stephan A. Shivvers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Critical Care
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/507169