Multiple Ileal Perforations in a Patient with Wegener's Granulomatosis: A Case Report and Literature Review
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY, vol.16, no.4, pp.857-862, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 16 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s11605-011-1735-z
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.857-862
- Keywords: Wegener's granulomatosis, Gastrointestinal involvement, Immunosuppressive therapy, Intestinal perforation, SMALL-INTESTINAL PERFORATION, OF-THE-LITERATURE, MICROSCOPIC POLYANGIITIS, STRAUSS-SYNDROME, INVOLVEMENT, VASCULITIS
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a chronic, multisystemic disease of unknown etiology characterized by necrotizing vasculitis and granulomatous inflammation. WG primarily involves the upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys, but it may also affect multiple other organs or tissues, including the gastrointestinal system.