Key result
A 72-year-old man with cholesterol crystal embolization developed a rare small bowel perforation, underwent partial resection, but ultimately died of gastrointestinal bleeding on postoperative day 49.
Why the study?
Gastrointestinal perforation caused by cholesterol crystal embolization is extremely rare with a poor prognosis, and treatment methods are not established.
Case Report (n=1)
Gastrointestinal perforation due to cholesterol crystal embolization is a rare and highly fatal complication following cardiac catheterization.
Alerts to rare fatal GI perforation risk after catheterization; single case leaves open preventive strategies.
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KONDO et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Small bowel perforation caused by cholesterol crystal embolization (n=1). Partial resection of the small intestine was evaluated. A 72-year-old man with cholesterol crystal embolization developed a rare small bowel perforation, underwent partial resection, but ultimately died of gastrointestinal bleeding on postoperative day 49.
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