Nontraumatic perforation of the small intestine caused by true primary enteroliths associated with radiation enteritis: a case report

Nontraumatic perforation of the small intestine caused by true primary enteroliths associated with radiation enteritis: a case report

Abstract Background True primary enterolithiasis is an uncommon condition, and nontraumatic perforation of the small intestine (NTPSI) is also an unusual entity. Therefore, NTPSI due to true primary enteroliths is an exceptionally rare complication. Moreover, enterolithiasis and radiation enteritis...

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Main Authors: Yusuke Hirakawa, Hirona Shigyo, Yuriko Katagiri, Kazuaki Hashimoto, Mitsuru Katsumoto, Hiroshi Tomoeda, Masahiko Nakano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2021-04-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Enterolithiasis
True primary enterolith
Radiation enteritis
Small bowel perforation
Nontraumatic perforation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01182-y
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