Open AccessDiaphragm disease of the ileum: an unexpected cause of small bowel obstruction
Author(s) -
DO Irabor,
IO Oyegbile
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of surgical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 3
ISSN - 2042-8812
DOI - 10.1093/jscr/2011.9.3
Subject(s) - medicine , diaphragm (acoustics) , ileum , anastomosis , disease , gastroenterology , resection , small intestine , drug , surgery , bowel obstruction , pharmacology , physics , acoustics , loudspeaker
Diaphragm disease of the intestine is a rare entity that is commonly associated with long-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) usage. There are reports on those that also occur without appreciable NSAID usage. Resection and anastomosis of the affected segment is the approved treatment.
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