Nsaid Enterocolopathy

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Contents 1 Epidemiology 2 Pathology 3 Laboratory 4 Radiology 5 Management 6 More General Terms 7 Additional Terms 8 References

Epidemiology

• most patients are > 50 years of age

Pathology

• may cause ulcerations, strictures & perforations of the small bowel & colon when enteric-coated & slow-release preparations are used
• colonic lesions are most frequently in the cecum & ascending colon

Laboratory

• colonoscopy is recommended for evaluation of colonic bleeding in patients taking NSAIDs

Radiology

• strictures may be difficult to detect using barium contrast studies

Management

• discontinuation of NSAIDs generally results in healing of the lesion in 6-8 weeks
• re-evaluation in 4-6 weeks

More General Terms

• intestinal disease

Additional Terms

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)

References

Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998

NSAID enterocolopathy