[Acute intestinal perforation as a complication of Behcet's disease]

Med Cutan Ibero Lat Am. 1975;3(4):297-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Perforation of the alimentary tract is a rare and dangerous complication of Behcet's disease. This report describes a case with perforation of the ileum presenting an acute abdominal emergency. The surgical intervention was successful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behcet Syndrome / complications*
  • Humans
  • Ileum*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*