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27.05.2020 | COVID-19 | Case Report
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Bowel perforation in a Covid-19 patient: case report
verfasst von:
Paola De Nardi, Danilo C. Parolini, Marco Ripa, Sara Racca, Riccardo Rosati
Erschienen in:
International Journal of Colorectal Disease
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Ausgabe 9/2020
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Abstract
Introduction
Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it became evident that a proportion of patients may present with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Case
We report the case of a Covid-19-infected patient who, during recovery from the pulmonary pneumonia, had gastrointestinal symptoms followed by a diastasic right colon perforation due to acute over distension of the bowel.
Conclusion
This case highlights the importance of paying attention to initial gastrointestinal symptoms in order to prevent possible complications.