Enema-induced hyperphosphatemia

Am J Med. 1985 Nov;79(5):645-6. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(85)90064-6.

Abstract

Severe hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia developed following the administration of a single hypertonic sodium phosphate enema in an adult with mild chronic renal insufficiency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Enema / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hypertonic Solutions
  • Hypocalcemia / blood
  • Hypocalcemia / etiology
  • Male
  • Phosphates / adverse effects
  • Phosphorus / blood*

Substances

  • Hypertonic Solutions
  • Phosphates
  • Phosphorus
  • sodium phosphate