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Hypermagnesemia Accompanied with Colonic Perforation in a Hemodialysis Patient
Yonsei Medical Journal ; : 797-800, 2013.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-211903
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We report a case of a chronic hemodialysis patient who developed hypermagnesemia due to an overdose of magnesium-containing laxative and paralytic ileus resulting in colonic perforation. Despite intravenous calcium infusion and daily hemodialysis, the patient developed ischemic colitis and intestinal perforation. Colonic perforation accompanied with hypermagnesemia in hemodialysis patients has rarely been reported. This case suggests that hypermagnesemia should be considered in renal failure patients as this can result in life-threatening events despite prompt treatment.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Renal Dialysis / Colitis, Ischemic / Constipation / Laxatives / Intestinal Perforation / Magnesium Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Yonsei Medical Journal Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Renal Dialysis / Colitis, Ischemic / Constipation / Laxatives / Intestinal Perforation / Magnesium Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Yonsei Medical Journal Year: 2013 Type: Article