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Colon perforation in an adolescent after short‐term diclofenac intake
Author(s) -
Schiffmann L.,
Kahrau S.,
Berger G.,
Buhr H. J.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2005.03495.x
Subject(s) - medicine , diclofenac , duodenum , perforation , diaphragm (acoustics) , girl , surgery , gastroenterology , anesthesia , psychology , developmental psychology , materials science , physics , acoustics , loudspeaker , punching , metallurgy
Chronic intake of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been reported to cause side‐effects distal to the duodenum. These include strictures, diaphragm‐like lesions and perforations of the small and large intestines. This is the first case report on colon perforation occurring in an adolescent (16‐year‐old girl) after short‐term diclofenac intake.