An unusual cause for massive inflation.
Ir Med J
; 108(5): 150-1, 2015 May.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26062244
ABSTRACT
Chagas disease is a rare condition but with an increasing incidence. Megacolon is a known sequelae. Surgical management remains the only disease modifying treatment option; with variable long-term success. We highlight an interesting case to emphasize attention to this rare condition as a differential diagnosis in any patient presenting with massive intestinal dilatation.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Trypanosoma cruzi
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Doença de Chagas
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Colectomia
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Colo
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Gânglios Parassimpáticos
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Megacolo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ir Med J
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article