Bent Out of Shape: A Case of Abdominal Pain

We present the case of a 9-year-old boy with abdominal pain and retching. An abdominal computed tomography revealed free air under the diaphragm, and surgical exploration showed perforation of the sigmoid colon. Ultimately, he was diagnosed with vEDS. We review the literature and discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and life-threatening crises associated with vEDS.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Illustrative Cases Source Type: research