Colonic perforation associated with neostigmine administration
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Neostigmine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is increasingly used as a medical treatment in cases of pseudo-obstruction. It has a well-recognized side-effect profile that includes bradycardia and bronchospasm. We present a case of colonic perforation after administration of neostigmine in the treatment of pseudo-obstruction.
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دوره 2013 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013