BACKGROUND: To analyse clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management in the "body packer syndrome". MATERIAL AND METHODS: We collected 215 patients who had ingested packets of cocaine. RESULTS: Bowel obstruction, haemorrhagic complications and seizures were observed in 5.1, 4.2 and 2.3%, respectively. Toxic manifestations of cocaine occurred in 4 patients. CONCLUSIONS: Radiographs of abdomen are necessary for diagnosis and follow-up. Close surveillance in necessary to identify intestinal obstruction or acute intoxication by cocaine.
BACKGROUND: To analyse clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management in the "body packer syndrome". MATERIAL AND METHODS: We collected 215 patients who had ingested packets of cocaine. RESULTS:Bowel obstruction, haemorrhagic complications and seizures were observed in 5.1, 4.2 and 2.3%, respectively. Toxic manifestations of cocaine occurred in 4 patients. CONCLUSIONS: Radiographs of abdomen are necessary for diagnosis and follow-up. Close surveillance in necessary to identify intestinal obstruction or acute intoxication by cocaine.
Authors: Saiful Nizam Bin Abdul Rashid; Amir Saad Abdul Rahim; Michael J Thali; Patricia M Flach Journal: Forensic Sci Med Pathol Date: 2013-02-13 Impact factor: 2.007
Authors: Andreas Schaper; Rainer Hofmann; Philippe Bargain; Herbert Desel; Martin Ebbecke; Claus Langer Journal: Int J Colorectal Dis Date: 2007-05-23 Impact factor: 2.571