Halothane hepatitis and prompt resolution with methionine therapy: case report.
A case of halothane induced hepatitis is reported in a middle aged woman who underwent gastric surgery for morbid obesity. The abnormalities in her liver function tests included a progressive rise in bilirubin level over five weeks. Prompt resolution of her jaundice followed the initiation of methionine therapy.
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Department of Surgery, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton.
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D000328:Adult; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000139:chemically induced; D008715:Methionine / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D008715:Methionine; D001663:Bilirubin; D006221:Halothane