Gastrointestinal haemorrhage associated with free-base (crack) cocaine

Postgrad Med J. 1995 Jun;71(836):377-8. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.71.836.377.

Abstract

We report a case of a crack user presenting with chronic gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to deep gastric ulceration; the putative aetiology being predictable from this agent's pharmacology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Crack Cocaine / adverse effects*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stomach Ulcer / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Crack Cocaine