Original Article

Chronic Permanent Encephalomyelopathy Following Portal-Systemic Shunts

Authors: ARNOLD DRAKE M.D., MARCEL PATTERSON M.D.

Abstract

Much is still to be learned about the effects of products of digestion (ammonia) upon the tissue of the central nervous system. This case is interesting in that it appears there may be symptomatic reversal of the process by proper dietary management.

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