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Bowel necrosis associated with COVID-19 pneumonia: A report of two cases

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: A novel coronavirus, called as SARS-CoV-2, caused multiple typical and atypical respiratory symptoms with several reported abdominal findings. We have described 2 cases of an unusual presentation of Covid-19. For patient 1, a woman aged 59-year-old had pneumonia and new onset abdominal pain. In patient 2, a 60-year-old man admitted with positive polymerase chain reaction test and abdominal pain from 2 weeks ago. Both lung and abdominal computed tomography (CT) were achieved in a few days. Acute ischemic mesenteritis and other abdominal complications were observed in the CT scan. Bowel necrosis in combination with peritonitis founded by laparotomy. Early diagnosis of abdominal complications in Covid-19 pneumonia can improve patient outcomes.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.01.043

Authors: Mohadeseh Zadeh Mir, Amin Mashhadi, Mehdi Jahantigh, Seyed Jalal Seyedi

Institution: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500