Free Content Henoch-Schonlein purpura with ischaemic bowel

Authors: Hameed, Shema; Dua, Sascha; Taylor, Hugo W.

Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 90, Number 7, October 2008 , pp. W16-W17(2)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Abstract:

Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a vasculitis affecting small arterial vessels. Occasionally, cases are referred for a general surgical opinion due to bowel involvement in the form of abdominal pain with or without rectal bleeding. However, surgical intervention is rarely required. We describe a case of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in a young man who went on to develop ischaemic bowel requiring resection.

Keywords: HENOCH-SCHONLEIN PURPURA; ISCHAEMIC BOWEL

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/147870808X303155

Affiliations: 1: Department of General Surgery, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust, Nethermayne, Basildon, UK

Publication date: 2008-10-01

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