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valproic acid and Hernia, Umbilical

valproic acid has been researched along with Hernia, Umbilical in 1 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Hernia, Umbilical: A HERNIA due to an imperfect closure or weakness of the umbilical ring. It appears as a skin-covered protrusion at the UMBILICUS during crying, coughing, or straining. The hernia generally consists of OMENTUM or SMALL INTESTINE. The vast majority of umbilical hernias are congenital but can be acquired due to severe abdominal distention.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report on a newborn baby, exposed to valproic acid in utero, with the typical dysmorphic features of the fetal valproate syndrome and omphalocele."3.69Omphalocele in a newborn baby exposed to sodium valproate in utero. ( Berthier, M; Bonneau, D; Boussemart, T; Levard, G; Oriot, D, 1995)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Boussemart, T1
Bonneau, D1
Levard, G1
Berthier, M1
Oriot, D1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Hernia, Umbilical

ArticleYear
Omphalocele in a newborn baby exposed to sodium valproate in utero.
    European journal of pediatrics, 1995, Volume: 154, Issue:3

    Topics: Face; Female; Hernia, Umbilical; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Male; Pregnancy; Prenatal Diagnosis; Prena

1995