Abstract Nr: 37 Zincchloride intoxication in a pregnant women

Foetal doptone monitoring was normal.Toxicological analysis of the bottled water showed a significant amount of zinc (ca. 190 g/l) and a significant amount of chloride (ca. 280 g/l); indicating the presence of zincchloride.Initial treatment consisted protonpompinhibitors, parenteral nutrition, follo...

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Published inActa clinica belgica (English ed. Online) Vol. 69; no. S1; p. S1_30
Main Authors Brebels, A, Vundelinckx, G, Heylen, R, Vander Laenen, M, Boer, W, Vanelderen, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ghent Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.01.2014
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Bottled water
Metabolism
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Summary:Foetal doptone monitoring was normal.Toxicological analysis of the bottled water showed a significant amount of zinc (ca. 190 g/l) and a significant amount of chloride (ca. 280 g/l); indicating the presence of zincchloride.Initial treatment consisted protonpompinhibitors, parenteral nutrition, followed by repeated gastroscopies and dilatation of a pylorusstricture after several weeks. Literature Key-points: Most common symptoms mentioned in literature are corrosive lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting, lethargy, metabolic acidosis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and renal insufficiency.
ISSN:1784-3286
2295-3337