Metformin associated lactic acidosis: a case series of 28 patients treated with sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) and long-term follow-up

Metformin associated lactic acidosis: a case series of 28 patients treated with sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) and long-term follow-up

Abstract Background Metformin associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a well-known serious side effect of biguanides. However, the best treatment strategy remains a matter of debate. In the last 14 years, we observed a significant increase in hospitalizations for MALA to our Center. We report the outco...

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Main Authors: Andrea Angioi, Gianfranca Cabiddu, Maura Conti, Gianfranco Pili, Alice Atzeni, Valeria Matta, Riccardo Cao, Matteo Floris, Marco Songini, Maria Franca Mulas, Mitchell Rosner, Antonello Pani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Lactic acidosis
Metformin
Acute kidney injury
SLED
Hemodialysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-0875-8

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