Case report: Is exchange transfusion a possible treatment for metabolic decompensation in neonates with methylmalonic aciduria in the setting of limited resources?

• Main Authors: Xiaoyu Cui (Author), Na Li (Author), Hong Xue (Author), Fang Zhang (Author), Jianbo Shu (Author), Yang Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Hyperammonemia is a serious complication of methylmalonic acidemia, with high mortality and permanent neurological sequelae in survivors. Primary hospitals are often the first admission hospitals for these children but are limited by their experience and facilities to provide rapid and effective tre...