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Henoch‐Schönlein purpura — a surgical review
Author(s) -
HARVEY JOHN G.,
COLDITZ PAUL B.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1984.tb00029.x
Subject(s) - medicine , scrotum , purpura (gastropod) , henoch schonlein purpura , laparotomy , complication , testicular torsion , surgery , intussusception (medical disorder) , perforation , hydrocele , general surgery , vasculitis , ecology , materials science , disease , metallurgy , punching , biology
A review of the complication associated with Henoch‐Schonlein purpura is presented with particular reference to those requiring surgical management. Gastrointestinal involvement occurred in 105 patients and was complicated by Intussusception in three patients and by perforation in one. Laparotomy was undertaken In to patients. Involvement of the scrotum and testis occurred in 29 patients and suggested torsion of the testis on occasion. Renal involvement occurred in 45 patients and was associated with renal impairment in six. Recommendations for the management of surgical complications are discussed.