Rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure associated with pyloric stenosis

Rhabdomyolysis and acute tubular necrosis (ATN) are described in a patient with pyloric stenosis in whom severe hypokalemia developed due to repetitive vomiting. Furthermore, the importance of hypokalemia in the development of acute renal failure is emphasized.

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Published in:	American journal of kidney diseases Vol. 10; no. 5; p. 373
Main Authors:	Tsapas, G, Magoula, I, Garyfallos, A, Concouris, L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1987
Subjects:	Acute Kidney Injury - etiology Humans Hypokalemia - complications Hypokalemia - etiology Kidney Tubular Necrosis, Acute - diagnosis Kidney Tubular Necrosis, Acute - etiology Male Middle Aged Pyloric Stenosis - complications Rhabdomyolysis - complications Vomiting - complications
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Summary:	Rhabdomyolysis and acute tubular necrosis (ATN) are described in a patient with pyloric stenosis in whom severe hypokalemia developed due to repetitive vomiting. Furthermore, the importance of hypokalemia in the development of acute renal failure is emphasized.
ISSN:	0272-6386
DOI:	10.1016/S0272-6386(87)80104-X