Stercoral Perforation of the Colon: A Complication of Methadone Maintenance

Haley et al present a case study based on a patient who developed a stercoral perforation of the colon while on methadone maintenance therapy.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of substance abuse treatment 1998-09, Vol.15 (5), p.443-444
Main Authors: Haley, Timothy D, Long, Charles, Mann, Barry D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Case studies
Colon
Colon - drug effects
Colon - pathology
Colonic Diseases - chemically induced
Constipation - chemically induced
Digestive system
Drug therapy
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Humans
Intestinal Perforation - etiology
Male
Medical disorders
Medical sciences
Methadone - adverse effects
Narcotics - adverse effects
Opioid-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Toxicity: digestive system
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Summary:Haley et al present a case study based on a patient who developed a stercoral perforation of the colon while on methadone maintenance therapy.
ISSN:0740-5472
1873-6483
DOI:10.1016/S0740-5472(98)00025-7