TY - JOUR PY - 2009// TI - Methamphetamine colitis: a rare case of ischemic colitis in a young patient JO - Archives of surgery (1960) A1 - Holubar, Stefan D. A1 - Hassinger, James P. A1 - Dozois, Eric J. A1 - Masuoka, Howard C. SP - 780 EP - 782 VL - 144 IS - 8 N2 - 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.

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