Diaphragmatic Disease: Case Report and Literature Review
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Intestinal obstruction, small intestine, anti-inflammatory, gastrointestinal tractAbstract
Diaphragmatic disease of the small intestine, named for its microscopic appearance of concentric rings of fibrotic tissue, is a rare condition with nonspecific symptoms that leads to small bowel strictures. The primary risk factor is prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Presenting symptoms are vague and may include chronic abdominal pain, iron deficiency anemia, weight loss, and constipation. Imaging studies often reveal findings suggestive of adhesions or a mass causing primary small bowel obstruction, making a definitive diagnosis challenging; histopathological confirmation is required. We present the case of an 88-year-old female patient who developed primary intestinal obstruction due to diaphragmatic stricture in the distal ileum, attributed to long-term acetylsalicylic acid use for her underlying comorbidities.
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