title: [The use of selective amino acid solutions in the pre- and post-operative treatment of cirrhotics. Preliminary observations].
abstract: The use in cirrhosis of so-called selective amino acid solutions, i.e. solutions rich in branched and poor in aromatic acids, is readily explained by the proven alteration of the basal amino acid picture in this disease. It is also known that marked haemorrhage, stress, surgery and massive dehydration exacerbate the position and open the way to encephalopathy. A study was therefore made of the clinical, biochemical, and body fluid picture of cirrhosis patients subjected to portal surgery, and treated pre-, intra- and post-operatively with these special solutions. The treatment proved effective. It is felt that a study could usefully be made of more patients, with account being taken of features indicative of the behaviour of the nitrogen balance.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids
vernacular_title: L'impiego delle soluzioni selettive di aminoacidi nel trattamento pre- e post-operatorio dei cirrotici. Osservazioni preliminari.