A case of Churg-Strauss vasculitis complicated by small bowel necrosis.
A case of Churg-Strauss syndrome causing mesenteric intestinal ischaemia and small bowel necrosis is described in a 29-year-old man. Despite conservative management, the patient's condition deteriorated and he underwent five laparotomies. Small and medium-sized arteries within the mesentery and lymph nodes showed necrotizing vasculitis. Currently he is doing well on oral nutrition and medical management.
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Academic Surgical Unit, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
Wakely
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Maddox
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Wastell
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D000328:Adult; D015267:Churg-Strauss Syndrome / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D012086:Reoperation