Spontaneous retroperitoneal perforation of the ascending colon and portal vein thrombosis in a patient with ulcerative colitis

Czech version

Authors: P. Falt ¹; J. Örhalmi ²; B. Kijonková ¹; P. Fojtík ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Centrum péče o zažívací trakt, Vítkovická nemocnice, a. s., Ostrava ¹; Chirurgické oddělení, Vítkovická nemocnice, a. s., Ostrava ²
Published in: Gastroent Hepatol 2011; 65(5): 294-297
Category: IBD: Case Report

Overview

The authors present the case report of a patient with severe corticodependent ulcerative colitis complicated by spontaneous retroperitoneal perforation of the non-dilated large intestine and portomesenteric thrombosis. Diagnosis was made by means of abdominal X-ray and contrast-enhanced CT scan. The patient was successfully treated with colectomy and short-term anticoagulant therapy.

Key words:
ulcerative colitis – retroperitoneal perforation – portal vein thrombosis

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