Acute free colonic perforation as a presenting sign of Crohn's disease. Case report
Enriquez, J.M.; Martinez, E.; Perez-Oteyza, J.; Vicente, E.
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica 153(3): 233-234
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5482 PMID: 3604526 Document Number: 289936
A case of free perforation of the colon in Crohn's disease is reported. There was no dilation or distal obstruction of the gut. Apart from the perforation, no macroscopic (transmural) affection of the gut was found at laparotomy. The diagnosis was not achieved until the follow-up period. The incidence and pathogenesis of the complication are discussed.