Abstract
Neuromuscular syndromes and respiratory insufficiency may be caused by hypophosphataemia. This complication may occur particularly in patients with malnutrition who receive parenteral glucose, as two examples show.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Crohn Disease / complications
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Deficiency Diseases / complications*
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Glucose / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Male
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Paralysis / etiology*
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Parenteral Nutrition
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Phosphates / deficiency*
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology