Small Bowel Obstruction due to Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug-induced Diaphragm Disease: A Case Report

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common illness encountered by general surgeons. However, obstruction caused by diaphragm disease induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is exceedingly rare. The diagnosis is challenging as the signs and symptoms are neither sensitive nor specific....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: So, Hang-Fai, Bloomfield, Ian
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2018
Materias:
General Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5959315/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29796362
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2350
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Sumario:Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common illness encountered by general surgeons. However, obstruction caused by diaphragm disease induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is exceedingly rare. The diagnosis is challenging as the signs and symptoms are neither sensitive nor specific. We report the case of a 59-year-old male who presented with SBO secondary to this uncommon condition. We hope to raise awareness of this unusual entity.

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