Ischemic colitis complicating imipramine overdose and alcohol ingestion. Case report.
Patients on antidepressant medication are instructed to avoid alcohol because of possible additive effects on cognitive function. An unusual case of colonic gangrene following overdose of imipramine and alcohol is presented. The patient recovered.
Basse
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Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Rørdam
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D003092:Colitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply*; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000506:poisoning*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D007099:Imipramine