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Body Packing: From Seizures to Laparotomy
Joint Authors
Janczak, Joanna M.
Beutner, Ulrich
Hasler, Karin
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Body packing is a common method for illegal drug trafficking.
Complications associated with body packing can be severe and even lead to rapid death.
Thus, a timely diagnosis is warranted.
As most body packers initially do not show any symptoms, making a correct diagnosis can be rather challenging.
We describe a case of a 41-year-old male, who was admitted with an epileptic seizure and who turned out to be a cocaine intoxicated body packer.
Due to neurological and cardiovascular deterioration an emergency surgery was performed.
Four bags of cocaine could be removed.
We discuss the current management regimen in symptomatic and asymptomatic body packers and highlight pearls and pitfalls with diagnosis and treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Janczak, Joanna M.& Beutner, Ulrich& Hasler, Karin. 2015. Body Packing: From Seizures to Laparotomy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058442
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Janczak, Joanna M.…[et al.]. Body Packing: From Seizures to Laparotomy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058442
American Medical Association (AMA)
Janczak, Joanna M.& Beutner, Ulrich& Hasler, Karin. Body Packing: From Seizures to Laparotomy. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058442
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058442