The body packer syndrome--cocaine smuggling in the gastro-intestinal tract.

Hartoko, T J; Demey, H E; De Schepper, A M; Beaucourt, L E; Bossaert, L L

Hartoko, T J; Demey, H E; De Schepper, A M; Beaucourt, L E; Bossaert, L L.

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Hartoko TJ; Department of Intensive Care, University of Antwerp - University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium.

Klin Wochenschr ; 66(22): 1116-20, 1988 Nov 15.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-3236761

RESUMEN

Cocaine drug packets were found in the gastro-intestinal tract of seven persons, charged with and arrested for presumed drug smuggling. Plain abdominal roentgenograms were positive in 4, while computer tomography of the abdomen (CT-scan) was necessary in 3 others to make the diagnosis. There were no signs of acute intoxication or bowel obstruction. All patients were treated with enemas and/or laxatives in order to evacuate the hidden packets; no complications occurred. A clinical description of the seven cases is followed by a short review of the literature, mainly focused on the possible complications of ingested drug packets and possible methods of removal.

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Cocaína; Sistema Digestivo/diagnóstico por imagen; Control de Medicamentos y Narcóticos/legislación & jurisprudencia; Cuerpos Extraños/diagnóstico por imagen; Adulto; Enema; Femenino; Cuerpos Extraños/terapia; Humanos; Masculino; Persona de Mediana Edad; Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Cocaína / Sistema Digestivo / Control de Medicamentos y Narcóticos / Cuerpos Extraños Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Klin Wochenschr Año: 1988 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Bélgica Pais de publicación: Alemania

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