Acute hyperammonemic encephalopathy masquerading as postoperative delirium in a patient who underwent lung surgery: a case report
Abstract Background Acute hyperammonemic encephalopathy (AHE) is a life-threatening condition. Hyperammonemia-induced mental disorders that appear after surgery and general anesthesia can be easily confused with postoperative delirium, especially in patients without signs of liver dysfunction. Curre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03202-y |
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