Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics
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Surg Gynecol Obstet · Apr 1978
Case ReportsSevere hyperchloremic acidosis complicating jejunoileal bypass.
In summary, severe hyperchloremic acidosis developed in two patients as a late complication after jejunoileal bypass for morbid obesity. This acidosis was associated with episodes of dizziness, ataxia, headache, weakness, confusion and transient loss of consciousness. ⋯ Revision of the intestinal bypass was required for correction. Special studies to rule out renal tubular acidosis were performed and definitely excluded the kidney as a source of the acidosis.