Objectives: Identify the etiology of hyperammonemia. Describe the presentation of a patient
with hyperammonemia. Outline the management options available for hyperammonemia …

The term hyperammonemia describes a clinical situation marked by increased plasma
ammonia concentration. It is generally due to decreased ammonia detoxification as urea …

This article presents a case report of nonhepatic hyperammonemia, ie, elevated serum
ammonia secondary to a nonhepatic etiology. It then discusses the importance of …

Hyperammonemia is a life-threatening condition which can affect patients at any age.
Elevations of ammonia in plasma indicate its increased production and/or decreased …

Background Hyperammonemia is a life-threatening event that can occur at any age. If
treated, the early symptoms in all age groups could be reversible. If untreated …

Plasma ammonia measurement is a simple yet important screening in the ED for patients
with unexplained stupor or delirium. Acute hyperammonemia is a medical emergency for …

Introduction: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious neuropsychiatric complication that is
seen in patients with liver failure. The pathogenesis of HE is not entirely understood, but …

Hyperammonemia occurs frequently in the critically ill but is largely confined to patients with
hepatic dysfunction or failure. Non-hepatic hyperammonemia (NHHA) is far less common …

Ammonia is an important source of nitrogen and is required for amino acid synthesis. It is
also necessary for normal acid-base balance. When present in high concentrations …

Bariatric surgery is well established in reducing weight and improving the obesity‐
associated morbidity and mortality. Hyperammonemic encephalopathy following bariatric …