Necrotizing Colitis in an Adult Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review
Published: 2024-11-28
Page: 537-540
Issue: 2024 - Volume 7 [Issue 2]
Mahmoud DABBAGH
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
ELAZZAOUI Imad *
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Amine MAAZOUZ
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Hind HABLADJE
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Walid CHAIR
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Rania ELMOUHIB
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Houda BOUIDIDA
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Mehdi KARAMI
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Mohammed LAMGHARI
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Mohamed NAJIH
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Mountassir MOUJAHID
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Hakim ELKAOUI
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Ahmed BOUNAIM
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
Sidi Mohammed BOUCHENTOUF
Department of Visceral Surgery I, Military Hospital Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco and Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Necrotizing colitis is a rare but life-threatening condition, often overlooked in young patients due to its uncommon occurrence. It is typically associated with premature neonates but can also affect adults, particularly those with vascular compromise or thrombotic conditions.
We describe the case of a 44-year-old male who was admitted for treatment of necrosis in the sigmoid colon caused by thrombosis in the inferior mesenteric artery, possibly triggered by a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection.
This case highlights the importance of considering SARS-CoV-2 as a potential trigger for thromboembolic events and the urgent need for multidisciplinary management in cases of necrotizing colitis.
Keywords: Necrotizing colitis, emergency surgery, thrombosis of the inferior mesenteric artery