title: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory induced diaphragm disease of the small intestine: complexities of diagnosis and management.
abstract: A 52-yr-old lady with RA on long term NSAIDs developed an iron-deficiency anaemia and subsequently presented with subacute intestinal obstruction. After intensive investigation, a diagnosis of diaphragm disease of the small intestine was made at laparotomy. The features of diaphragm disease and the difficulties with diagnosis and management of the condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, South Cleveland Hospital.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Speed
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Bramble
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Corbett
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Haslock
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000139:chemically induced; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal