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Management of Neutropenic Colitis
Neutropenic colitis is a potentially life-threatening condition with an incidence of approximately 6% and a prevalence of 1-15%. The precipitating event is likely mucosal injury secondary to factors such as chemotherapeutic agents, antibacterial therapy or steroids. The differential diagnosis is wide and early identification relies on a high index of suspicion. This review outlines the pathophy...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: MedEdPORTAL
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2374-8265
DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.8490