Henoch-Schönlein purpura: problems in surgical diagnosis and management.
The clinico-pathological features of 133 consecutive cases of Henoch-Schönlein purpura are presented, with emphasis on the gastrointestinal manifestations. The potential pitfalls of contrast radiography are underlined with respect to management of intussusception and a plea is made to re-establish clinical assessment of the abdomen as the prime indicator in deciding to undertake laparotomy.
Potts
S R
SR
Hamilton
J R
JR
Stewart
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Boston
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D000005:Abdomen; D002648:Child; D004064:Digestive System / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology