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1) Porphyrias are a group of rare, inherited disorders caused by enzyme deficiencies in the heme biosynthesis pathway. This results in a buildup of toxic heme precursors that can cause acute neurovisceral attacks. 2) Identification of susceptible individuals and avoidance of precipitating drugs is important for anesthesia management of patients with porphyria. 3) Treatment of acute attacks involves removing triggers, providing supportive care, administering intravenous hematin, and in severe cases liver
- Author
- Bharani Kumar
- Language
- EN