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Am Surg
; 89(11): 4926-4928, 2023 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34551605
ABSTRACT
Esophageal and gastric mucosal injuries are well-documented adverse effects of doxycycline leading to odynophagia, chest pain, and abdominal pain. There are no clear diagnostic criteria for such adverse effects; hence, the diagnosis depends heavily on thorough history. There is a paucity of literature describing life-threatening complications from doxycycline-induced mucosal injury, such as hemorrhage and perforation. We present the first case report describing a gastric perforation from doxycycline use.