Background: Immobilization hypercalcemia has been previously reported in a number of entities but not as a complication of bariatric surgery.We recognized this complication in two consecutive bariatric patients requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Methods:These two patients are reported in detail, and a review of our ICU database is also reported. Results: Treatment of immobilization hypercalcemia in these two patients with pamidronate was successful. Conclusion: Immobilization hypercalcemia complicating the course of bariatric patients requiring ICU admission is a newly recognized and treatable entity.
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Alborzi, F., Leibowitz, A.B. Immobilization Hypercalcemia in Critical Illness Following Bariatric Surgery. OBES SURG 12, 871–873 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1381/096089202320995736
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1381/096089202320995736