Tetanus Developed in Gangrenous Perforation of Small Bowel.
10.4174/jkss.2010.79.2.152
- Author:
Chi Min PARK
1
;
Min Gew CHOI
;
Jae Hyung NOH
;
Tae Sung SOHN
;
Jae Moon BAE
;
Sung KIM
;
Gee Young SUH
;
Kyeong Man JEON
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mingew.choi@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tetanus;
Intestinal perforation;
Digestive system surgical procedures
- MeSH:
Clostridium tetani;
Digestive System Surgical Procedures;
Humans;
Intestinal Perforation;
Korea;
Metalloendopeptidases;
Nervous System Diseases;
Tetanus;
Tetanus Toxin;
Vaccination;
Wounds, Stab
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2010;79(2):152-154
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tetanus is a neurologic disorder caused by a tetanospasmin released from Clostridium tetani and usually occurs following a stab wound or dirty abrasion. Tetanus is uncommon in Korea due to the introduction of vaccination programs. Furthermore, tetanus associated with a gangrenous perforation of the small bowel is extremely rare. We report a case of tetanus developed in a patient who was diagnosed with a gangrenous perforation of the small bowel. This is the first reported case in Korea.
