Tetanus Developed in Gangrenous Perforation of Small Bowel
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: 152-154, 2010.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-43631
ABSTRACT
Tetanus is a neurologic disorder caused by a tetanospasmin released from Clostridium tetani and usually occurs following a stab wound or dirty abrasion. Tetanus is uncommon in Korea due to the introduction of vaccination programs. Furthermore, tetanus associated with a gangrenous perforation of the small bowel is extremely rare. We report a case of tetanus developed in a patient who was diagnosed with a gangrenous perforation of the small bowel. This is the first reported case in Korea.
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Main subject:
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
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Tetanus
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Tetanus Toxin
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Wounds, Stab
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Metalloendopeptidases
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Vaccination
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Clostridium tetani
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Intestinal Perforation
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Korea
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Nervous System Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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