Colonic perforation associated with slow-release diclofenac sodium

Authors
Adhiyaman, V Asghar, M White, AD
Citation
V. Adhiyaman et al., Colonic perforation associated with slow-release diclofenac sodium, INT J CL PR, 54(5), 2000, pp. 338-339
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
13685031 → ACNP
Volume
54
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
338 - 339
Database
ISI
SICI code
1368-5031(200006)54:5<338:CPAWSD>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Upper gastrointestinal tract complications due to non-steroidal anti-inflam matory drugs are well recognised. However, adverse effects on large intesti nal mucosa are less common and less well recognised, even though they carry a significant morbidity and mortality. Here we report a case of colonic pe rforation in a healthy woman without any underlying colonic pathology assoc iated with ingestion of slow release diclofenac sodium.