[Severe ileus due to hypothyroidism].
Hypothyroidism (HT) is a rare cause of ileus. A patient with ileus had several examinations during his hospitalization and was treated in intensive care unit due to septicaemia and respiratory failure. At day 25 HT was suspected. However, the patient was transferred between hospitals many times and blood samples were not seen until day 46. He suffered from severe HT and treatment had immediate effect on the intestinal function. This case illustrates a probable association between HT and ileus, and that valuable information may be lost when transferring severely ill patients between hospitals.
Hjardem
Elisabeth
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Vilhelm Birkedals Vej 9, 1 tv., DK-2400 København NV. fillebille@hotmail.com
Jørgensen
Lars Nannestad
LN
D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010360:Patient Transfer; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors