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Phlegmonous enterocolitis.

Y Rosen, O K Won

    The American Journal of Digestive Diseases
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Phlegmonous enterocolitis, an infection of the gastrointestinal tract, was studied in eight patients. Alcoholism and liver disease were common in those affected, suggesting a link to this severe intestinal inflammation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Phlegmonous enterocolitis is a rare but severe inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
    • Understanding its predisposing factors and clinical presentation is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
    • The relationship between phlegmonous gastritis and enterocolitis suggests a common underlying infectious process.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on eight cases of phlegmonous enterocolitis.
    • To analyze the clinical, morphological, and bacteriological aspects of the condition.
    • To discuss potential predisposing factors, including alcoholism and liver disease.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of eight patients with phlegmonous enterocolitis.
    • Autopsy findings in seven patients.

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  • Review of clinical histories, including alcohol consumption and liver status.

    • Main Results:

    • Phlegmonous enterocolitis involved the small intestine (5 cases), colon (2 cases), or both (1 case).
    • The intestinal lesion was the primary cause of death in 3 patients.
    • Seven patients had abnormal livers, with cirrhosis or fatty metamorphosis being common; 5 patients had a history of alcoholism.

    Conclusions:

    • Phlegmonous enterocolitis and phlegmonous gastritis may represent the same infectious disease at different gastrointestinal levels.
    • Alcoholism and liver disease appear to be significant predisposing factors.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the specific factors leading to gastrointestinal wall infection.