Small intestinal perforation in Wegener's granulomatosis

A case of Wegener's granulomatosis complicated by small bowel ulceration and perforation is described. Following laparotomy, with bowel resection, haemodialysis and immunosuppressive therapy, a full recovery was achieved including reversal of severe renal failure.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Postgraduate medical journal 1982-02, Vol.58 (676), p.123-125
Hauptverfasser:	McNabb, W. R., Lennox, M. S., Wedzicha, J. A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Clinical Reports Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis - complications Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis - pathology Humans Intestinal Perforation - etiology Intestinal Perforation - pathology Intestine, Small Male Middle Aged Ulcer - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of Wegener's granulomatosis complicated by small bowel ulceration and perforation is described. Following laparotomy, with bowel resection, haemodialysis and immunosuppressive therapy, a full recovery was achieved including reversal of severe renal failure.
ISSN:	0032-5473 1469-0756
DOI:	10.1136/pgmj.58.676.123