Perforation of the terminal ileum caused by brucellosis: A case report

We present a case of a 69-year-old man diagnosed with acute diffuse peritonitis and intestinal perforation due toBrucella infection. Surgical intervention revealed ileocecal perforation with wheel spoke-like necrosis. The patient underwent partial resection, ileum closure, and ileostomy. Positive blood culture andBrucella agglutination confirmed the diagnosis. Targeted tetracycline and aminoglycoside treatment led to recovery.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 9, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chun Wang, Xiaoran Yang, Jia Zhou, Xu Liu, Yong Yang, Xuzhao Li Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research