Oesophageal obstruction and ulceration caused by oral potassium therapy.
A case is described of oesophageal ulceration and hold up following oral potassium therapy. The patient had recently undergone mitral valve replacement.
D000328:Adult; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D011188:Potassium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004232:Diuretics; D011188:Potassium