Diabetic ketoacidosis with intra-abdominal hernia: A rare cause of small bowel perforation - A case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a lifethreatening medical condition. Intra-abdominal hernia causes intestinal obstruction that results in a severe acute abdomen; if it is not diagnosed and treated in time, it can result in serious complications such as intestinal strangulation necrosis, intestinal perforation, and even septic shock, resulting in death.
Author: Fuqiang Liu
Language: English
Topic: Hernia repair and management
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409902778