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[Ulcerative jejunitis: a complication of celiac disease]
J De Tomás1, A Muñoz Calero, V González Lara
1Servicio de Cirugía General I, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Long-standing celiac disease can cause jejunal stenosis, mimicking adhesions. Early surgical intervention and resection led to significant weight gain and improved nutritional status in a patient with this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Celiac Disease Pathophysiology
Background:
- Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion.
- Complications of celiac disease can include small bowel obstruction.
- Accurate diagnosis of celiac disease complications is crucial for effective management.