A case of Churg-Strauss vasculitis complicated by small bowel necrosis.

Schoretsanitis, G N; Wakely, D M; Maddox, T; Wastell, C · Postgrad Med J · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case of Churg-Strauss syndrome causing mesenteric intestinal ischaemia and small bowel necrosis is described in a 29-year-old man. Despite conservative management, the patient's condition deteriorated and he underwent five laparotomies. Small and medium-sized arteries within the mesentery and lymph nodes showed necrotizing vasculitis. Currently he is doing well on oral nutrition and medical management.

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