Respiratory symptoms of an abdominal origin

Blood tests showed increase in C-reactive protein (8.51mg/dL), leucocytosis (13×109/L, 67% neutrophils and 23.1% lymphocytes) and slight hypokalaemia (3mmol/L), without respiratory insufficiency in the arterial blood. A nasogastric tube was inserted, draining food content, and a decompressive colono...

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Published inBMJ case reports Vol. 2018; p. bcr-2017-224098
Main Authors Mira, Filipe Santos, Mendes, Jorge, Temido, Helena, Gaspar, Elsa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 12.02.2018
BMJ Publishing Group
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Abdomen
Aged
Blood tests
Case reports
Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction - complications
Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction - diagnostic imaging
Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction - therapy
Dyspnea - etiology
Female
Humans
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X-rays
drugs: gastrointestinal system
gastrointestinal system
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Summary:Blood tests showed increase in C-reactive protein (8.51mg/dL), leucocytosis (13×109/L, 67% neutrophils and 23.1% lymphocytes) and slight hypokalaemia (3mmol/L), without respiratory insufficiency in the arterial blood. A nasogastric tube was inserted, draining food content, and a decompressive colonoscopy was performed which identified colic hypotonia with hard to remove faecal matter, 60cm from the anal margin.
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ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2017-224098