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DOI: 10.1590/0004-2730000002821
Objetivo : To evaluate the therapeutic agents used during metabolic crises and in long-term management of patients with propionic acidemia (PA). Materials and methods : The records of PA patients were retrospectively evaluated. Results : The study group consisted of 30 patients with 141 admissions. During metabolic crises, hyperammonemia was found in 130 (92%) admissions and almost all patients were managed with normal saline, ≥ 10% dextrose, and restriction of protein intake. In 56 (40%) admissions, management was done in […]
Keywords: hyperammonaemia; latest trends; management; metabolic crises; Propionate; therapeutic agents