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A rare cause of ischemic colitis: polyarteritis nodosa
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|September 1, 1979
Summary
This case report describes the first instance of fulminant ischemic colitis due to polyarteritis nodosa, successfully treated with surgery. Early surgical intervention is crucial for patients with polyarteritis nodosa presenting with abdominal pain and rectal bleeding.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Ischemic colitis is a rare but serious complication of polyarteritis nodosa.
- Polyarteritis nodosa is a systemic vasculitis that can affect various organs, including the gastrointestinal tract.