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Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it became evident that a proportion of patients may present with gastrointestinal symptoms. We report the case of a Covid-19-infected patient who, during… Click to show full abstract
Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it became evident that a proportion of patients may present with gastrointestinal symptoms. We report the case of a Covid-19-infected patient who, during recovery from the pulmonary pneumonia, had gastrointestinal symptoms followed by a diastasic right colon perforation due to acute over distension of the bowel. This case highlights the importance of paying attention to initial gastrointestinal symptoms in order to prevent possible complications.
Keywords:
bowel;
perforation;
gastrointestinal symptoms;
case;
covid;
report
Journal Title: International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: International Journal of Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2020
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