title: Acute chemical pancreatitis associated with a tricyclic antidepressant (clomipramine) overdose.
abstract: A case of acute chemical pancreatitis and associated prolonged ileus following an acute overdose of the tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine by an adult is reported. Pancreatitis is a rarely-reported serious complication of antidepressant overdose and may lead to prolonged ileus and extended hospitalization.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15213.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Roberge
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hodgman
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Benitez
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002997:Clomipramine / Q000506:poisoning*; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced; D008875:Middle Aged; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
chemical_list: D002997:Clomipramine