Title of article
Diaphragm disease of the jejunum
Author/Authors
Al-Hadithi, Raji H. Jordan University of Science and Technology - King Abdullah University Hospital Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pathology, Jordan , Alorjani, Mohammed S. Jordan University of Science and Technology - King Abdullah University Hospital Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pathology, Jordan , Al-Bashir, Samir M. Jordan University of Science and Technology - King Abdullah University Hospital Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pathology, Jordan , Matalka, Ismail I. Jordan University of Science and Technology - King Abdullah University Hospital Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pathology, Jordan
From page
702
To page
704
Abstract
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with the development of diaphragm disease. We report a 73-year-old male patient with this condition who had used NSAIDs for 2 years. He presented with general weakness, syncopal attacks, and a short history of melena. At laparotomy, multiple areas of constricted bowel were found in the resected proximal jejunum. Gross and microscopic examination confirmed diaphragm disease. The relevant literature is reviewed
Journal title
Saudi Medical Journal
Journal title
Saudi Medical Journal
Record number
2680718
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