title: Gastrointestinal complications of cocaine abuse.
abstract: The mechanisms thought to be responsible for cocaine-associated gastrointestinal injury are presented. In addition, the literature available concerning the enteric consequences of cocaine use is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania 15213.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Van Thiel
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Perper
mesh_terms: D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation
chemical_list: D003042:Cocaine