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Perforation complicating rifampin-associated pseudomembranous enteritis.
D L Miller1, J D Sedlack, R W Holt
1Georgetown University Surgical Division, District of Columbia General Hospital, Washington, DC 20007.
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|September 1, 1989
Summary
A rare complication of antituberculous chemotherapy, perforated jejunum occurred in an 18-year-old man. This case highlights pseudomembranous enterocolitis, a serious condition requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Antituberculous chemotherapy, particularly with rifampin, can lead to gastrointestinal complications.
- Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is a severe inflammation of the intestines, often associated with antibiotic use.
- Small intestinal involvement without colonic signs can complicate diagnosis.