Chao Ta-Chung, Wu Ming-Ling, Tsai Wei-Jen, Ger Jiin, Deng Jou-Fang
Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Taipei General Hospital, and National Yang-Ming University, School of Medicine, Taiwan.
Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2006;44(4):387-90. doi: 10.1080/15563650600671779.
Ingestion of snake gallbladder has been practiced in ancient Chinese civilizations to improve vision and relieve arthritic pain. Although little is known about the composition of snake gallbladder, ingestion is still practiced in some Chinese cultures. Adverse effects of ingesting snake gallbladder have not yet been reported. Here, we present a case of acute hepatic injury and delayed-onset renal failure after ingestion of snake gallbladders. The patient subsequently recovered after supportive care, combined with plasma exchange and hemodialysis. He was the only survivor of the four victims suffering from intoxication of snake gallbladder in the last three years in our hospital.
在中国古代文明中，人们就有食用蛇胆以改善视力和缓解关节疼痛的做法。尽管对蛇胆的成分了解甚少，但在一些中国文化中仍存在食用蛇胆的现象。目前尚未有食用蛇胆产生不良反应的报道。在此，我们报告一例食用蛇胆后出现急性肝损伤和迟发性肾衰竭的病例。该患者在接受支持治疗、联合血浆置换和血液透析后最终康复。他是我院近三年来四名蛇胆中毒受害者中唯一的幸存者。
