Rabdomiólisis e insuficiencia renal aguda por consumo de cocaína: caso clínico

Rhabdomyolysis caused by cocaine abuse is multifactorial, involving tissue ischemia secondary to vasoconstriction and cellular damage caused by the drug. Renal failure may or may be not associated to rhabdomyolysis. We report a 41-year-old male admitted with a severe rhabdomyolysis after a cocaine o...

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Autores principales: Carrasco,Rodrigo, Salinas,Mauricio, Rossel,Víctor
Lenguaje:Spanish / Castilian
Publicado: Sociedad Médica de Santiago 2011
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Sumario:Rhabdomyolysis caused by cocaine abuse is multifactorial, involving tissue ischemia secondary to vasoconstriction and cellular damage caused by the drug. Renal failure may or may be not associated to rhabdomyolysis. We report a 41-year-old male admitted with a severe rhabdomyolysis after a cocaine overdose. In spite of a vigorous hydration and alkalization, he developed acute renal failure. Renal function recovered after several weeks of dialysis.