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SMJ // Article

Original Article

The Pathogenesis of Acute Renal Failure in Heat Stroke

Authors: SYBIL F. RAJU MBBS, GUY H. ROBINSON MD, JOHN D. BOWER MD

Abstract

The authors review the theories of the pathogenesis of this manifestation of heat stroke and give attention to the part myoglobinuria may play in this. The case of an athlete is documented in this regard.

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