Massive gastrointestinal bleeding and intestinal perforation in a renal transplant recipient: a case report.
Gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage is a problem, the management of which needs the right decision at the right time and close cooperation between physicians and surgeons. We herewith report a renal transplant recipient who developed severe GI bleed and intestinal perforations seven months after renal transplantation. Despite extensive investigations, the exact cause of the problem could not be identified.
Khattab
Omar S
OS
Renal Transplant Center, Medical City Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq. omarsalemk@yahoo.com
Al-Timimi
Saja M
SM
D000328:Adult; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis