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Correction: A reminder of the classical biochemical sequelae of adult gastric outlet obstruction
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Ahmad J, Thomson S, Taylor M, et al. A reminder of the classical biochemical sequelae of adult gastric outlet obstruction. Case Reports 2011;2011:bcr0520102978.
This article has been corrected after publication. The term ‘acidosis’ has been corrected to ‘alkalosis’ in the sentence: ‘The pathophysiology of the biochemical aberrations in GOO is as a result of persistent vomiting of gastric hydrochloric acid resulting in hypochloraemia and metabolic acidosis.’
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Case reports provide a valuable learning resource for the scientific community and can indicate areas of interest for future research. They should not be used in isolation to guide treatment choices or public health policy.