title: [Metformin- related lactic acidosis].
abstract: Lactic acidosis metformin-related is a potentially fatal complication. Reviews show a stable prevalence of this phenomenon, but nephrological experience is required since it is frequently involved in therapeutic management. Here we report the cases of two old patients with severe lactic acidosis and acute renal failure treated with hemodiafiltration.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Manes
authors.forename: Valentina
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pellu
authors.forename: Donatella
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Caputo
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Molino
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Paternoster
authors.forename: Danila
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gabrielli
authors.forename: Pier Eugenio
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Nebiolo
mesh_terms: D000140:Acidosis, Lactic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008687:Metformin / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin