Paralytic Ileus as an Extra-Pulmonary Manifestation of COVID-19

Paralytic Ileus as an Extra-Pulmonary Manifestation of COVID-19

Extra-pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) are of increasing interest as a consequence of the increase in cases worldwide and a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease. However, gastrointestinal symptoms are rarely described but are a common occurrence. We report a ca...

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Veröffentlicht in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-02, Vol.15 (2), p.e35480
Hauptverfasser: Moghimi, Navid, Bojesen, Rasmus D, Rütz, Kenneth
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abdomen
Case reports
COVID-19
Cytokines
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal surgery
General Surgery
Hematemesis
Illnesses
Infections
Intestinal obstruction
Pain
Pathophysiology
Patients
Pneumonia
Respiratory distress syndrome
Sepsis
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Small intestine
Tumor necrosis factor-TNF
Viral infections
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Zusammenfassung:Extra-pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) are of increasing interest as a consequence of the increase in cases worldwide and a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease. However, gastrointestinal symptoms are rarely described but are a common occurrence. We report a case of a 62-year-old male with severe pulmonary infection with COVID-19, who presented with abdominal pain, hematemesis, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal distention, which led to the diagnosis of paralytic ileus after diagnostic laparoscopy. Further, we discuss the potential pathophysiological mechanisms behind this manifestation of COVID-19.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.35480