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formaldehyde and Hepatic Encephalopathy

formaldehyde has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

paraform: polymerized formaldehyde; RN given refers to parent cpd; used in root canal therapy

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
WARREN, KS1
SCHENKER, S1

Other Studies

1 other study available for formaldehyde and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
DRUGS RELATED TO THE EXACERBATION OR AMELIORATION OF HEPATIC COMA AND THEIR EFFECTS ON AMMONIA TOXICITY.
    Clinical science, 1963, Volume: 25

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Ammonia; Ammonium Chloride; Arginine; Chlorothiazide; Cortisone; Formaldehyde; Glutam

1963