Subacute hyponatraemia after transurethral resection of the prostate.
We present a case of subacute hyponatraemia which developed 3 days after a transurethral resection of the prostate. Symptoms consisted of nausea, vomiting and headache. Release of vasopressin due to excessive surgical bleeding, combined with liberal oral and intravenous administration of sodium-free fluids, was considered to be the cause.
Häggström
J
J
Department of Anaesthesia, Söder Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Hedlund
M
M
Hahn
R G
RG
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000009:adverse effects*