Hypernatremic dehydration complicated by peripheral gangrene in elderly--case reports

Angiology. 1992 May;43(5):436-8. doi: 10.1177/000331979204300511.

Abstract

The authors describe the association of hypernatremic dehydration and peripheral gangrene in elderly patients. This association is known in infancy but hitherto has not been described in the elderly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dehydration / complications*
  • Dehydration / pathology
  • Foot Diseases / etiology*
  • Foot Diseases / pathology
  • Gangrene / etiology*
  • Gangrene / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hypernatremia / complications*
  • Hypernatremia / pathology
  • Male
  • Toes