[Henoch-Schönlein purpura and intestinal perforation].
Schönlein-Henoch purpura is one of the most common forms of vasculitis in childhood, and intestinal perforation, necrosis and intussusception constitute the major surgical conditions. We present one recent case of spontaneous small bowel perforation without intussusception. An intestinal resection and ileostomy were performed. Perforation, usually ileal, frequently is accompanied by intussusception. We believe the the perforation is secondary to deep ischemic phenomenon of the bowel.
Baeza-Herrera
Carlos
C
Academia Mexicana de Cirugía, UNAM, Departamento de Cirugía General, Hospital Pediátrico Moctezuma.
Atzín-Fuentes
José Luis
JL
León-Cruz
Alberto
A
Medellín-Sierra
Ulises Darío
UD
Escobar-Izquierdo
Moisés Alfredo
MA
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery