J Korean Surg Soc.
2004 Mar;66(3):248-250.
Acute Gastric Dilatation and Calculous Cholecystitis in Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. airihan@wonju.yonsei.ac.kr
Abstract
- With Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, there are many descriptions from the view of skeletal muscle disorders. However, the functional impairment of smooth muscle can cause fatal problems. A case of a 13-year-old boy, with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, who present with severe abdominal pain from acute gastric dilatation and acute calculous cholecystitis, is reported. The case is discussed, with a review of the literature.