Three Cases of Lung Carcinoma Complicated by Gastrointestinal Necrosis and Perforation

Abstract

Background. Gastrointestinal necrosis and perforation rarely occur in patients with lung carcinoma. Case. The causes of necrosis and perforation in our cases were variegated, including small intestinal metastasis, amebic dysentery and non-occlusive mesenteric infarction. Conclusions. We experienced three cases of gastrointestinal necrosis and perforation resulting from various causes during the treatment of lung carcinoma. The prognosis of this condition is poor, sometimes resulting in death; therefore, assessing such patients while keeping various potential causes in mind is important.