Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced disease in the distal ileum and large bowel

• Published in: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement Vol. 163; p. 48
• Main Authors: Aabakken, L, Osnes, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 1989
• Subjects: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - adverse effects; Colitis - chemically induced; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - chemically induced; Humans; Intestinal Diseases - chemically induced; Intestinal Diseases - physiopathology; Intestinal Diseases - therapy; Intestinal Perforation - chemically induced

Non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced lesions in the gut are common, but so far most focus has been placed on the gastroduodenal mucosa. However, an increasing number of reports describe deleterious effects on the distal gut as well. Findings range from asymptomatic mucosal inflammatio...