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  • Title: Intestinal perforation and vascular rupture in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
    Author: Silva R, Cogbill TH, Hansbrough JF, Zapata-Sirvent RL, Harrington DS.
    Journal: Int Surg; 1986; 71(1):48-50. PubMed ID: 3721755.
    Abstract:
    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare genetically determined disorder of connective tissue. Such patients often present challenges in clinical diagnosis and management. Dramatic life-threatening presentations include gastrointestinal perforation and vascular rupture, both occurring in the patient described. This case illustrates diagnostic features and therapeutic maneuvers important in the management of such complications of this disorder.
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