Biliary Sodium Depletion: A Rare Cause of Hyponatremia and Renal Failure

Authors: Yassine L , Abderrahmane J , Adil AE , Sofia O , Zouhour S and Khadija K

DOI: 10.23880/ghij-16000185

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

External biliary drainage is a necessary procedure in some situations, particularly in tumor obstructions of the bile ducts. We report the case of a 51-year-old man with hyponatremia and functional renal failure after high-volume biliary excretion following external percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage for an obstructive Klatskin tumor. Our case shows that internal drainage should be preferred to external drainage which is a source of hydroelectrolyte and circulatory complications that can be life-threatening. 

Keywords: External Biliary Drainage; Hyponatremia; Renal Failure; Klatskin Tumor; Jaundice

View PDF