[Five cases of lactic acidosis (author's transl)].

Five cases of non-biguanide-induced lactic acidoses are reported. The key role of the liver and kidneys in lactate metabolism is stressed. The patients at risk are enumerated and the particular stress in connexion with surgical procedures and the dangers of fructose infusions are pointed out. The coagulation disturbances due to lactic acidosis are discussed. The different operative procedures and their effectiveness are discussed.