Transurethral resection of the prostate, bladder explosion and hyponatremic encephalopathy: a rare case report of malpractice

Transurethral resection of the prostate, bladder explosion and hyponatremic encephalopathy: a rare case report of malpractice

We present an original case report of a bladder explosion during a TURP intervention for benign prostatic hypertrophy, that was brought on by the absorption of about 5 liters of glycine 1.5% and then onset of a severe hyponatremia. The quick and inappropriate correction of this electrolyte imbalance...

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Main Authors: Vacchiano Giuseppe, Rocca Aldo, Compagna Rita, Zamboli Anna Ginevra Immacolata, Cirillo Vera, Di Domenico Lorenza, Di Nardo Veronica, Servillo Giuseppe, Amato Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2017-03-01
Series:Open Medicine
Subjects:
turp
bladder explosion
hyponatremia
encephalopathy
medical liability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2017-0010

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https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2017-0010

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