Kayexalate Intake (in Sorbitol) and Jejunal Diverticulitis, a Causative Role or an Innocent Bystander?

Small intestine diverticulosis is a rare entity that is asymptomatic in the majority of cases. However, it may cause serious complications, such as infection, hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction and diverticulitis. Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) in sorbitol has been associated with colonic...

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Main Authors: Marc Pusztaszeri, Michel Christodoulou, Stefania Proietti, Walter Seelentag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2007-12-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.comArticle/FullText/111173