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  • Title: [Living related liver transplantation for patients with ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency].
    Author: Tazuke M, Murakawa M, Nakao S, Mukaida K, Toda H, Mori K.
    Journal: Masui; 1997 Jun; 46(6):783-7. PubMed ID: 9223881.
    Abstract:
    Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTCD) is an inborn error of urea synthesis inherited as an X-linked trait, a clinical manifestation of which is a repeated episodes of hyperammonemic coma. Recently, liver transplantations have been performed in these patients in the USA and Europe. We experienced the anesthetic managements of liver transplantations in two OTCD patients, who had been suffering from several episodes of hyperammonemic decompensation despite a restricted protein diet with administration of sodium benzoate. Anesthesia was induced and maintained with a combination of fentanyl and midazolam in both cases. Their postoperative courses were good without any neurological damages, though one patient had hyperammonemic attack during the operation.
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