Original Article
Cortisone associated diverticular perforation
Author:
L Goethals
Department of Radiology
In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging (ICMI) Laboratory
Abstract
Patients on glucocorticosteroid therapy are at increased risk of gastrointestinal perforation. The associated morbidity and mortality of perforations in this group is increased, compared with normal groups. This difference is due to the delay between onset of clinical symptoms and treatment. In the presence of steroids, gastrointestinal perforation is more difficult to diagnose clinically because signs and symptoms of perforation are masked by the anti-inflammatory effect of the steroids.
How to Cite:
Goethals L. Cortisone associated diverticular perforation. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology. 2011;94(6):348–9. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.705
Published on
10 Jun 2011.
Peer Reviewed
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