A Challenging Case of Acute Mercury Toxicity
Background. Mercury exists in multiple forms: elemental, organic, and inorganic. Its toxic manifestations depend on the type and magnitude of exposure. The role of colonoscopic decompression in acute mercury toxicity is still unclear. We present a case of acute elemental mercury toxicity secondary t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1010678 |