Colonic perforation in Crohn's disease.
A case of free perforation of the colon in an 18-year-old male with Crohn's disease treated with metronidazole is presented. The 17 previously reported cases are reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male