Persistent metabolic acidosis in a hemodialyzed patient with short bowel syndrome

Intern Med. 2013;52(12):1379-82. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.52.0029.

Abstract

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is characterized by a malabsorptive state. It is conceivable that the coexistence of SBS and end-stage renal disease can lead to severe metabolic acidosis; however, such a condition has rarely been documented. We herein describe the case of a 64-year-old man with SBS who required maintenance hemodialysis. Persistent metabolic acidosis and mineral and bone disorders should be of particular concern in hemodialyzed patients with SBS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acidosis / blood
  • Acidosis / etiology*
  • Acidosis / therapy
  • Bicarbonates / administration & dosage
  • Bicarbonates / blood
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Renal Dialysis / methods
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / complications*

Substances

  • Bicarbonates