PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Al-Hadithi, Raji H.
AU  - Alorjani, Mohammed S.
AU  - Al-Bashir, Samir M.
AU  - Matalka, Ismail I.
TI  - Diaphragm disease of the jejunum
DP  - 2009 May 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 702--704
VI  - 30
IP  - 5
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/30/5/702.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/30/5/702.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2009 May 01; 30
AB  - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with the development of diaphragm disease. We report a 73-year-old male patient with this condition who had used NSAIDs for 2 years. He presented with general weakness, syncopal attacks, and a short history of melena. At laparotomy, multiple areas of constricted bowel were found in the resected proximal jejunum. Gross and microscopic examination confirmed diaphragm disease. The relevant literature is reviewed.