Citation

Holubar SD, Hassinger JP, Dozois EJ, Masuoka HC. Arch. Surg. (1960) 2009; 144(8): 780-782.

Affiliation

Colon and Rectal Fellowship Training Program, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, American Medical Association)

DOI

10.1001/archsurg.2009.139

PMID

19687384

Abstract

Worldwide, methamphetamine (ie, "crystal meth") abuse is increasing, and is especially prevalent in rural America. However, ischemic colitis secondary to methamphetamine abuse has rarely been reported. We describe the case of a young man who presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of ischemic colitis.

Language: en