Distal renal tubular acidosis is a risk factor for refeeding syndrome. Frequent measurement of serum phosphorus levels at the initiation of nutrition and rapid administration of phosphate preparations are required to prevent organ failure.
Keywords: distal renal tubular acidosis; eating disorder; hypokalemia; refeeding syndrome; serum phosphorus.
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