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Use of sodium thiosulfate in the treatment of calciphylaxis
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 10/30/09
Musso CG et al. – A new treatment reported for calciphylaxis, is the use of intravenous sodium thiosulfate. This inorganic salt is already used in the treatment of intoxication caused by cyanide, in patients with calcific nephrolithiasis and tumoral calcinosis, with very good and safe results. The authors herewith report a case of calciphylaxis that was cured using intravenous sodium thiosulphate treatment.
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