Repeated bowel resections for eosinophilic gastroenteritis with obstruction and perforation. Case report.

Abstract

A 60-year-old man underwent two operations in 10 months for eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Segmental resection of the jejunum was initially carried out for the obstructing lesion. A second jejunal resection was required for perforation 10 months later in spite of treatment with steroids.