title: Primary ulceration of the ileum.
abstract: A case of primary ileal ulceration with local perforation is presented. Infectious, hormonal, and traumatic causes are discussed with regard to the current medical literature. The majority of patients with ileal ulceration require operation for complications, including perforation, bleeding and obstruction. Resection of the involved segment of intestine with primary reanastomosis is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D014456:Ulcer