Refeeding syndrome in a woman with pancreatitis: a case report

Refeeding syndrome can occur in malnourished patients with acute pancreatitis who have electrolyte imbalances. Refeeding syndrome is characterized by severe electrolyte imbalances (mainly hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypokalemia), vitamin deficiency (mainly thiamine deficiency), fluid overl...

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Main Authors: Alberto Lo Gullo, Carmela Rifici, Santina Caliri, Antonina Donato, Maria Cristina De Cola, Marcella Di Cara, Francesco Corallo, Placido Bramanti, Clemente Giuffrida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060520986675