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Following portocaval anastomosis in the rat, blood ammonia concentration is increased 2-fold, and brain ammonia is found to be increased 2-3-fold. ...Cerebrospinal fluid and brain glutamine are found to be significantly elevated in cirrhotic patients with encephalop …
Following portocaval anastomosis in the rat, blood ammonia concentration is increased 2-fold, and brain ammonia is found to be …