RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Diaphragm disease of the jejunum
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 702
OP 704
VO 30
IS 5
A1 Al-Hadithi, Raji H.
A1 Alorjani, Mohammed S.
A1 Al-Bashir, Samir M.
A1 Matalka, Ismail I.
YR 2009
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/30/5/702.abstract
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.