Stress ulcer after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: one case report.
- Author:
Xiangjun ZHANG
;
Yang XIAO
;
Zhiqin WANG
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adenoidectomy;
Child;
Humans;
Male;
Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage;
etiology;
Postoperative Complications;
Stomach Ulcer;
etiology;
Tonsillectomy
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2014;28(16):1267-1267
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
A 11-year-old child diagnosed as chronic tonsillitis and adenoid hypertrophy underwent adeno-tonsillectomy under general anesthesia. After surgery, patient complained with abdominal discomfort, paleness and vomiting, which presented as the old black contents. Complete blood count showed: 45.2 g/L, hemoglobin of red blood cells 2.57 x 10(12)/L, An emergency gastroscopy confirmed gastric ulcer with hemorrage. Hemorrage was controlled and complete blood count results restored to normal after supportive therapy. Gastric ulcer completely recovered two weeks after discharge.
