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Exploring COVID-19-Associated Ileus: A Compelling Case Study.
Harpreet Singh1,2, Satnam Singh1,2, Birkaran Sadhar1,2
1Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, USA.
This case report details an elderly male with COVID-19 presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms, specifically colonic ileus. It underscores the importance of recognizing extrapulmonary manifestations and prompt intervention to prevent severe complications.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) primarily affects the respiratory system.
- Extrapulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 are increasingly recognized.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms, including ileus, can occur in COVID-19 patients.
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