Non-operative treatment for perforated gastro-duodenal peptic ulcer in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Clinical characteristics and complications of Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by skeletal and cardiac muscle degeneration are well known. Gastro-intestinal involvement has also been recognised in these patients. However an acute p...

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Main Authors: Wever Jan, Van Royen Barend J, Oddens Jorg R, Brinkman Justus-Martijn, Olsman Jan G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/4/1