COVID-19 vaccination-related intestinal ischaemia

Abstract Text Vasculitis has been reported as an odd autoinmune-related side effect of COVID-19 and its vaccination, associated to the virus’ affinity for ACE2 receptor on enterocytes. It can lead to acute intestinal ischaemia. We report a case of a COVID-19 vaccine-related intestinal ischaemiae patient who presented with abdominal pain and fever following vaccination and progressed with dynamic ileus and enterorrhagia. The diagnose was achieved with the aid of capsule endoscopy (showing submucosal hematomas, friability and mucosal denudation) and enteroscopy with biopsies (microvascular thrombosis and inflammation of the mesenteric vessels was revealed).

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Authors do not have any conflict of interest to disclose.

Publication History

Article published online:
14 April 2023