title: Multiple and recurrent intestinal perforations: an unusual complication of Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
abstract: Intestinal perforation, intussusception, and infarction constitute the major surgical complications in Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Early corticosteroid treatment for intestinal complications is recommended. Here the authors describe the case of a 13-year-old boy with Henoch-Schonlein purpura who had multiple and recurrent perforations that occurred under corticosteroid treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yigiter
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bosnali
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sekmenli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Oral
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Salman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones