Churg-Strauss syndrome is a relapsing-remitting vasculitis that frequently involves digestive system. Ischemic perforation of the large bowel is relatively rare and potentially life threatening. We report a case treated with high dose of steroids for a relapsing of Churg-Strauss vasculopathy that underwent emergency surgery for multiple large-bowel perforations. Massive use of steroids is common for controlling relapse of this disease, but this increases the risk of intestinal perforation. A prompt switching to alternative drugs when intestinal tract is involved should be considered in order to prevent surgery

Venditti, D., Valerio, B., Ielpo, B., Buonomo, O.c., Petrella, G. (2011). Bowel perforations in a patient affected by Churg-Strauss syndrome under high-dose steroid treatment: will alternative drugs reduce risk of surgery?. RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 31(9), 1239-1241 [10.1007/s00296-009-1289-5].

Bowel perforations in a patient affected by Churg-Strauss syndrome under high-dose steroid treatment: will alternative drugs reduce risk of surgery?

VENDITTI, DARIO;BUONOMO, ORESTE CLAUDIO;PETRELLA, GIUSEPPE
2011-01-01

Abstract

Churg-Strauss syndrome is a relapsing-remitting vasculitis that frequently involves digestive system. Ischemic perforation of the large bowel is relatively rare and potentially life threatening. We report a case treated with high dose of steroids for a relapsing of Churg-Strauss vasculopathy that underwent emergency surgery for multiple large-bowel perforations. Massive use of steroids is common for controlling relapse of this disease, but this increases the risk of intestinal perforation. A prompt switching to alternative drugs when intestinal tract is involved should be considered in order to prevent surgery
2011
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/18 - CHIRURGIA GENERALE
English
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Venditti, D., Valerio, B., Ielpo, B., Buonomo, O.c., Petrella, G. (2011). Bowel perforations in a patient affected by Churg-Strauss syndrome under high-dose steroid treatment: will alternative drugs reduce risk of surgery?. RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 31(9), 1239-1241 [10.1007/s00296-009-1289-5].
Venditti, D; Valerio, B; Ielpo, B; Buonomo, Oc; Petrella, G
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