Phosphate enemas and GFR decline: it's premature to sound the alarm.
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Abstract
Oral sodium phosphate solutions can cause acute phosphate nephropathy, resulting in acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. A recent cohort study suggests that phosphate enemas may also be associated with a decline in glomerular filtration rate, but further study is needed to establish a causal relationship.
Medical subject headings
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic