Iatrogenic gastrocolic fistula associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug administration.
An unusual case is presented of a benign gastrocolic fistula occurring in a 70-year-old man treated with piroxicam for arthritis for a period of only two months. This report illustrates that significant upper gastrointestinal complications can occur, even with short-term treatment, with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Carver
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Department of General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.
Wedgwood
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Ralphs
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D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D010894:Piroxicam / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010894:Piroxicam