A Novel Case of Hypercalcemia Following the Use of Calcium Sulfate Beads
Journal Title: Nephrology – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
In this case, we describe the first reported occurrence of severe, symptomatic hypercalcemia following the use of calcium based beads placed surgically into a hip arthroplasty.
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John Havill
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- DOI 10.17140/NPOJ-1-103
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