Colonic Ulcerations Associated with Diclofenac Treatment
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs frequently exert toxic effects on the upper gastrointestinal mucosa. However, inflammation and ulcerations in the colon secondary to these agents have been increasingly recognized in recent years. A patient presenting with abdominal pain, weight loss and diarrhea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1992-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1992/641786 |
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| Summary: | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs frequently exert toxic effects on the upper gastrointestinal mucosa. However, inflammation and ulcerations in the colon secondary to these agents have been increasingly recognized in recent years. A patient presenting with abdominal pain, weight loss and diarrhea while taking a
slow release form of diclofenac sodium (Voltaren SR; Ciba-Geigy) is described. Extensive ulcerations in the right colon and healing upon discontinuation of the drug are documented by colonoscopy. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |