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Drug-induced gastrointestinal disease.
Gastrointestinal Radiology
|December 20, 1977
Summary
Adverse drug reactions frequently affect the gastrointestinal tract, causing nonspecific changes that may not be visible on X-rays. This review details drug-induced digestive disorders and their radiographic appearances.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- The gastrointestinal tract is susceptible to adverse drug reactions.
- Drug-induced gastrointestinal changes are often nonspecific and may lack radiographic evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review drug-induced disorders of the digestive organs.
- To describe the radiographic manifestations of these disorders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of reported drug-induced gastrointestinal disorders.
- Analysis of radiographic findings associated with these conditions.
Main Results:
- Common drug-induced gastrointestinal issues include mucosal ulceration, intestinal infarction, and motility disturbances.
- Radiographic findings can be nonspecific or absent in many cases.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the radiographic appearances of drug-induced gastrointestinal disorders is crucial for diagnosis.
- Radiology plays a role in identifying and characterizing these adverse events.