Paralytic Ileus as an Extra-Pulmonary Manifestation of COVID-19

Extra-pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) are of increasing interest as a consequence of the increase in cases worldwide and a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease. However, gastrointestinal symptoms are rarely described but are a common occurrence. We report a ca...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Moghimi, Navid, Bojesen, Rasmus D, Rütz, Kenneth
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
General Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10044169/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36999103
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.35480
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Sumario:Extra-pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) are of increasing interest as a consequence of the increase in cases worldwide and a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease. However, gastrointestinal symptoms are rarely described but are a common occurrence. We report a case of a 62-year-old male with severe pulmonary infection with COVID-19, who presented with abdominal pain, hematemesis, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal distention, which led to the diagnosis of paralytic ileus after diagnostic laparoscopy. Further, we discuss the potential pathophysiological mechanisms behind this manifestation of COVID-19.

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