| Abstract |
A patient with acute amebic dilatation of the colon and multiple intrahepatic abscesses was successfully treated by a combination of medical and surgical therapy. Creation of a loop ileostomy and blow-hole colostomy facilitated complete healing of the colon. |
| Authors | A J Greenstein, R J Greenstein, D B Sachar |
| Journal | American journal of surgery
(Am J Surg)
Vol. 139
Issue 3
Pg. 456-8
(Mar 1980)
ISSN: 0002-9610 [Print] United States |
| PMID | 7362020
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Colostomy
- Dilatation, Pathologic
(surgery)
- Dysentery, Amebic
(surgery)
- Humans
- Ileum
(surgery)
- Liver Abscess, Amebic
(surgery)
- Male
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