Methamphetamine colitis: a rare case of ischemic colitis in a young patient

Arch Surg. 2009 Aug;144(8):780-2. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2009.139.

Abstract

Worldwide, methamphetamine (ie, "crystal meth") abuse is increasing, and is especially prevalent in rural America. However, ischemic colitis secondary to methamphetamine abuse has rarely been reported. We describe the case of a young man who presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of ischemic colitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / poisoning*
  • Colitis, Ischemic / chemically induced*
  • Colitis, Ischemic / diagnostic imaging
  • Colitis, Ischemic / therapy*
  • Colonoscopy
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methamphetamine / poisoning*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Contrast Media
  • Methamphetamine