Bowel perforation in a Covid-19 patient: case report #MMPMID32458395
De Nardi P; Parolini DC; Ripa M; Racca S; Rosati R
Int J Colorectal Dis 2020[Sep]; 35 (9): 1797-1800 PMID32458395show ga
INTRODUCTION: Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it became evident that a proportion of patients may present with gastrointestinal symptoms. CASE: We report the case of a Covid-19-infected patient who, during recovery from the pulmonary pneumonia, had gastrointestinal symptoms followed by a diastasic right colon perforation due to acute over distension of the bowel. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the importance of paying attention to initial gastrointestinal symptoms in order to prevent possible complications.