Acute Phosphate Nephropathy and Renal Failure
Acute Phosphate Nephropathy and Renal Failure
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Phosphate-based cathartic agents are commonly prescribed for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. They may have serious side effects, including seizures and acute renal failure. Although the latter complication has been reported on at least three occasions,
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Acute Phosphate Nephropathy and Renal Failure
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TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_12954755
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_12954755
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJM200309043491020
