title: Rectal stenosis following the use of suppositories containing paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid.
abstract: The authors report the case of a 74-year-old woman presenting a rectal stenosis that arose after the prolonged use of suppositories containing an association of paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid (Perdolan). On the basis of a review of the literature, the clinical, histological, and radiological features are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, O.L. Vrouwziekenhuis Aalst, Belgium.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baekelandt
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vansteenberge
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Van der Spek
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: D'Haenens
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rollier
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Stockx
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013488:Suppositories
chemical_list: D013488:Suppositories; D000082:Acetaminophen; D001241:Aspirin