Iatrogenic hypernatremia during hydatid cyst operation

The serum sodium concentration should be monitored carefully in hydatid cyst operation, during which hypertonic saline is used for scelosidal effects as general anesthesia can mask neurologic signs due to hypernatremia.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Hypernatremia due to salt gain is generally iatrogenic.

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Key Findings & Data:This case report presents a 55 year-old woman who was operated because of hepatic hydatid cyst.

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Conclusion & Impact:The serum sodium concentration should be monitored carefully in hydatid cyst operation, during which hypertonic saline is used for scelosidal effects as general anesthesia can mask neurologic signs due to hypernatremia.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Tanı · ayırıcı · Ekinokokkoz

Abstract

Hypernatremia due to salt gain is generally iatrogenic. This case report presents a 55 year-old woman who was operated because of hepatic hydatid cyst. At the end of the operation, following extubation the patient was unconscious and serum sodium concentration was found to be 185 mEq/ L. The patient was entubated again and transferred to the intensive care unit. When the patient awaked and became conscious at 36th hour in intensive care unit, she was extubated and transferred to ward with serum sodium concentration of 142 mEq/L. The serum sodium concentration should be monitored carefully in hydatid cyst operation, during which hypertonic saline is used for scelosidal effects as general anesthesia can mask neurologic signs due to hypernatremia.

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Tanı ayırıcı Ekinokokkoz hepatik Hipernatremi Yoğun bakım Sindirim sistemi cerrahi işlemleri İyatrojenik hastalık Diagnosis Differential Echinococcosis Hepatic Hypernatremia Intensive Care Digestive System Surgical Procedures Iatrogenic Disease

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ÖZCAN, E. P., YAVRU, A., TUĞRUL, T. S., AKINCI, Ö., ERKAN, M., ÇAKAR, N. (2003). Iatrogenic hypernatremia during hydatid cyst operation. Ulusal Travma Dergisi, Cilt: 9 - Sayı: 4, 291–293. https://ajindex.com/articles/324957

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