Heartburn and multiple-site foregut perforations as primary manifestation of Crohn's disease
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2005
Citazione:
Heartburn and multiple-site foregut perforations as primary manifestation of Crohn's disease / D. Bona, R. Incarbone, B. Chella, M. Vecchi, L. Bonavina. - In: DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS. - ISSN 1120-8694. - 18:3(2005 Aug), pp. 199-201.
Abstract:
Crohn's disease may affect any segment of the digestive tract, more commonly the distal ileum, colon and/or perianal region. There is an increasing number of reports dealing with foregut Crohn's disease. We present the case of a patient with a history of heartburn and multiple spontaneous perforations of the esophagus, duodenum and jejunum as a primary manifestation of Crohn's disease who required emergency surgical and endoscopic procedures. Early detection of Crohn's disease may decrease the incidence of acute life-threatening complications provided that appropriate medical treatment is administered and a multidisciplinary approach is offered to these patients.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Crohn's disease; Esophageal Crohn's disease; Esophageal perforation; Esophagectomy
Elenco autori:
D. Bona, R. Incarbone, B. Chella, M. Vecchi, L. Bonavina
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