Dilutional hyponatraemia following transurethral operation for clot retention.

Hahn, R G · Br J Anaesth · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Dilutional hyponatraemia with symptoms (TUR syndrome) may occur not only in association with transurethral prostatic resection, but also in other operations in which electrolyte-free irrigating fluid is used. This case report describes a patient who developed the TUR syndrome after blood clots had been removed from the bladder with the aid of a transurethral resectoscope.

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