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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2021; 9(5): 1210-1214
Published online Feb 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i5.1210
Published online Feb 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i5.1210
Spontaneous small bowel perforation secondary to Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection: A case report
Shih-Chun Chien, Shih-Chao Chien, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 104, Taiwan
Chih-Chung Chang, Department of Emergency Medicine, Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taitung 950, Taiwan
Author contributions: Chien SC was responsible for the concept and design of the study and critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; Chien SC and Chang CC drafted the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Shih-Chao Chien, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92 Sec. 2 Zhongshan N. Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei 104, Taiwan. phantom859958@gmail.com
Received: November 17, 2020
Peer-review started: November 17, 2020
First decision: December 8, 2020
Revised: December 21, 2020
Accepted: January 7, 2021
Article in press: January 7, 2021
Published online: February 16, 2021
Peer-review started: November 17, 2020
First decision: December 8, 2020
Revised: December 21, 2020
Accepted: January 7, 2021
Article in press: January 7, 2021
Published online: February 16, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a pathogen commonly associated with gastroenteritis following the consumption of seafood. Aside from supportive treatment with hydration and oral antibiotics, clinicians must be aware of the possible complication of acute abdomen which may require surgical intervention.