Rectal stenosis following the use of suppositories containing paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid.

Abstract

The authors report the case of a 74-year-old woman presenting a rectal stenosis that arose after the prolonged use of suppositories containing an association of paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid (Perdolan). On the basis of a review of the literature, the clinical, histological, and radiological features are discussed.

• Authors: M Baekelandt, R Vansteenberge, P Van der Spek, P D'Haenens, A Rollier, L Stockx
• Journal: Gastrointestinal radiology (Gastrointest Radiol) Vol. 15 Issue 2 Pg. 171-3 ( 1990) ISSN: 0364-2356 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2180779 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Suppositories
• Acetaminophen
• Aspirin

Topics

• Acetaminophen (adverse effects)
• Aged
• Aspirin (adverse effects)
• Female
• Humans
• Intestinal Obstruction (chemically induced)
• Rectal Diseases (chemically induced)
• Suppositories