Abstract
We present a case of severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to appendiceal ulcer associated with intake of enteric coated aspirin. Urgent colonoscopy revealed the location and characteristics of the source of bleeding during the acute episode, allowing effective treatment through simple appendicectomy to be performed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Appendectomy
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Appendix* / pathology
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Appendix* / surgery
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Aspirin / administration & dosage
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Aspirin / adverse effects*
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Aspirin / pharmacokinetics
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Cecal Diseases / chemically induced
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Cecal Diseases / complications*
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Cecal Diseases / diagnosis
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Cecal Diseases / surgery
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Colonoscopy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Erythrocyte Transfusion
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Rectum
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Tablets, Enteric-Coated / adverse effects
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Ulcer / chemically induced
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Ulcer / complications*
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Ulcer / diagnosis
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Ulcer / surgery
Substances
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Tablets, Enteric-Coated
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Aspirin