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    Continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration in metformin-associated lactic acidosis caused by a suicide attempt: A report of two cases
    (2021) Tuncali, Bahattin; Kirkayak, Ayse Gul Temizkan; Zeyneloglu, Pinar; 34476786
    Lactic acidosis is the most important and life-threatening side effect of metformin that is widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this case report, two cases who were treated in our intensive care unit for lactic acidosis due to high-dose metformin intake for suicidal purposes are presented. The first patient could be successfully treated with continuous venous-venous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) and supportive therapy. The second case required endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation in addition to CVVHDF and supportive therapy due to delay in treatment.