Effects of induced total-body hyperthermia on phosphorus metabolism in humans

Abstract The effects of total-body hyperthermia on phosphorus homeostasis are controversial. To evaluate the problem, 10 clearance studies were performed in seven patients undergoing total-body hyperthermia as an adjunct to the treatment of solid malignant tumors. Total-body hyperthermia was associated with significant reduction in plasma phosphorus concentration from a baseline value of 3.51 ± 0.18 to 0.6 ± 0.1 mg/dl (p