Diaphragm Disease: NSAID-Induced Small Bowel Stricture

The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is ubiquitous. However, it remains an oftentimes under-recognized risk factor for the development of strictures and small bowel obstruction. Herein we describe the case of a 63-year-old female with a prolonged course of abdominal pain and occu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Grattan Jr., Bruce J., Bennett, Tracy, Starks, Michael R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: S. Karger AG 2018
Materias:
Single Case
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6047552/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30022924
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000489301
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Sumario:The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is ubiquitous. However, it remains an oftentimes under-recognized risk factor for the development of strictures and small bowel obstruction. Herein we describe the case of a 63-year-old female with a prolonged course of abdominal pain and occult anemia found to have a diaphragmatic stricture in the small bowel related to chronic NSAID use.

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