Abstract
Paradoxical aciduria typically occurs as a result of metabolic alkalosis and intrinsic mechanisms to correct acid-base imbalances. It most commonly develops in the setting of pathologies which result in excessive gastric acid losses and is often associated with severe metabolic derangements.
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Schoaps, R.S., Hazard, S.W. (2019). Paradoxical Aciduria. In: Docimo Jr., S., Pauli, E. (eds) Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98497-1_188
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