Multiple intestinal perforation in a patient with Wegener’s granulomatosis: A case report and review of the literature - 10/12/10
, P. Yildiz c, M. Yildiz d, A.Ş. Karakayalı e, B. Kaptanoglu e, S. Köklü b
Corresponding author. Keklikpınarı mahallesi, 240 sokak, Duru apartmanı, 8/6, Dikmen, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
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Summary |
Wegener’s granulomatosis is a necrotizing vasculitis of unknown etiology characterized mainly by inflammation of the small- and medium-sized arteries and veins that affect any viscera. It may rarely involve the gastrointestinal tract. Only a few cases of multiple focus ileal perforation due to ulcers associated with Wegener’s granulomatosis have been reported. Herein we report a case of a 32-year-old man with extensive intestinal small bowel ischaemic perforation due to Wegener’s granulomatosis.
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Vol 34 - N° 12
P. 712-715 - Dicembre 2010 Ritorno al numero
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