The impact of ammonia levels and dialysis on outcome in 202 patients with neonatal onset urea cycle disorders

In conclusion, in s evere neonatal onset hyperammonemia, the current practice of dialysis, which effectively clears ammonia, had no impact on outcome. It may be essential for improving outcome to initiate all available treatment options, including dialysis, as early as possible.
Source: Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research