@article{ref1,
title="Plasmapheresis in lethal yellow phosphorus poisoning: a scope for recovery",
journal="BMJ case reports",
year="2021",
author="Mathew, Jithin and Gnanaraj, John and Basavarajegowda, Abhishekh and Venkateswaran, Ramanathan",
volume="14",
number="4",
pages="e2020-239676",
abstract="A 16-year-old girl presented with grade 3 hepatic encephalopathy (HE) following suicide attempt after consuming a lethal dose of yellow phosphorus containing rodenticide. Although she was a candidate for liver transplantation, it could not be done. In the absence of a specific antidote for yellow phosphorus poisoning, the patient was managed conservatively. In addition, low volume-therapeutic plasma exchange (LV-TPE) was initiated, which resulted in a dramatic improvement in HE. Although liver transplantation is the definitive treatment, this case has shown that TPE has a promising role as a 'bridge to recovery' in situations where transplantation is not feasible. We describe our experience with the above-mentioned case, along with the sequence of clinical recovery and the trend in biochemical parameters during follow-up. The patient made a full recovery and is doing well.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1757-790X",
doi="10.1136/bcr-2020-239676",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-239676"
}