Multiple and recurrent intestinal perforations: An unusual complication of Henoch-Scholein purpura

Yigiter M., Bosnali O., Sekmenli T., Oral A., Salman A.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, cilt.15, sa.2, ss.125-127, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-2004-821179
  • Dergi Adı: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.125-127
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Intestinal perforation, intussusception, and infarction constitute the major surgical complications in Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Early corticosteroid treatment for intestinal complications is recommended. Here the authors describe the case of a 13-year-old boy with Henoch-Schonlein purpura who had multiple and recurrent perforations that occurred under corticosteroid treatment.