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E Sumner

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Porphyria in relation to surgery and anaesthesia.

A review is presented of the more recent biochemical findings in the hepatic porphyrias. The clinical aspects of acute porphyria are re-emphasized and illustrated with a case history. In particular the differentiation between porphyria and surgical causes of abdominal pain is stressed. The anaesthetic management is discussed and details of diagnostic and screening tests are given.

5-Aminolevulinate Synthetase