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Chronic Salmonella Infection Induced Intestinal Fibrosis
Published on: September 22, 2019
[Acute abdomen caused by Salmonella typhi acute appendicitis]
A Manganaro1, P Impellizzeri, A Manganaro
1U.O. di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Dipartimento di Scienze Pediatriche Mediche e Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Messina, Messina, Italy. manganaroa@unime.it
Minerva Pediatrica
|July 13, 2006
Summary
Salmonella infections can cause acute abdominal issues requiring surgery. In cases of salmonella-related acute abdomen, surgical intervention is recommended for better outcomes, even without a definitive diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
Background:
- Salmonella infections present diverse acute abdominal conditions, including intestinal perforations, gallbladder issues, salpingitis, and peritonitis.
- Mesenteric lymphadenitis caused by Salmonella can mimic acute appendicitis, complicating diagnosis in pediatric patients with right lower quadrant pain.
Observation:
- Diagnostic challenges in Salmonella-induced acute abdomen often lead to unnecessary surgeries.
- Laparotomy proved to be the appropriate therapeutic strategy in a case of Salmonella-related acute abdomen.
Findings:
- Salmonella infections can present as acute abdominal emergencies.
- Timely diagnosis of Salmonella-related mesenteric lymphadenitis mimicking appendicitis is challenging, particularly in children.
Implications:
- Surgical management is a crucial consideration for Salmonella-related acute abdomen, even when a precise diagnosis is elusive.
- Prompt surgical intervention in suspected Salmonella acute abdomen cases may mitigate high morbidity and mortality rates associated with conditions like appendicitis and intestinal perforations.
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