Journal article
A152 D-LACTIC ACIDOSIS IN CHILDREN WITH SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME-A LITERATURE REVIEW AND REPORT OF TWO CASES
Abstract
D-lactic acidosis (D-LA) is an uncommon complication in children with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). The clinical presentation is characterized by episodes of neurological manifestations and severe metabolic acidosis. Diagnosis of D-LA is made by a combination of clinical assessment and biochemical measurement of D-lactic acid. This review of two cases aims to describe our recent experience in the management of DLA, and to review recent literature …
Authors
AL HARTHY FM; Zachos M; Ratcliffe E; Pai N
Journal
Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, Vol. 2, No. Supplement_2, pp. 301–302
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 15, 2019
DOI
10.1093/jcag/gwz006.151
ISSN
2515-2084