A Case of Ulcerative Colitis after Mitral Valve Replacement due to Infective Endocarditis / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 327-331, 2009.
Article
in Japanese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-361945
ABSTRACT
We report a case of ulcerative colitis (UC) after mitral valve replacement (MVR) surgery due to infective endocarditis (IE). A 59-year-old woman underwent MVR for mitral regurgitation due to IE. Six days after the surgery, melena was observed suddenly, and she received a blood transfusion. Ulcer and erosion were observed in the rectum 5 to 10 cm from the anal ring by endoscopy. We changed her antibiotic treatment and stopped warfarin potassium. Heparin sodium was started 2 days after melena. We diagnosed ulcerative colitis from the finding of the rectal lesion and biopsy. We gave mesalazine and betamethasone as treatment for UC. The patient's condition improved and her general condition stabilized. She was discharged 36 days after surgery.
Full text:
Available
Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Japanese
Journal:
Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS