Abstract
A case of spontaneous rupture of the colon in a young man with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is described. Although this presentation of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is rare, it can be catastrophic. Surgery was not performed until 24 hours after presentation. Laparotomy showed two small ruptures of the sigmoid colon, and a left colectomy and colostomy were performed. The patient did well postoperatively.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 960-962 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Annals of Emergency Medicine |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- colon
- connective tissue disease
- sigmoid
- spontaneous rupture
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine
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Spiro, M. J., & Janiak, B. D. (1984). Spontaneous rupture of the sigmoid colon in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 13(10), 960-962. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0196-0644(84)80675-7