Bowel perforation in morbid obesity secondary to COVID-19 infection

The pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 is unique in the different pathways the virus utilizes to induce severe systemic inflammation, leading to a higher potential for critical care requirements and a poorer prognosis. Although there are several risk factors for the development of severe infection, one a...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2022, Vol.35 (2), p.202-203
Main Authors: Jacob, Allen, Puskoor, Sujith, White, Heath Douglas
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case Studies
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Infections
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
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Summary:The pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 is unique in the different pathways the virus utilizes to induce severe systemic inflammation, leading to a higher potential for critical care requirements and a poorer prognosis. Although there are several risk factors for the development of severe infection, one associated with poorer outcome is obesity. In this report, we present a case of bowel perforation in an obese patient with severe COVID-19 infection.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2021.2003099