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Herbicide poisoning causing multiple colonic perforations: case report

Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe, Daba Iticha Ayana, Dereje Gebisa Bedada +1 more2025International Journal of Emergency MedicineJournal Article
Gastrointestinal

Abstract

This case highlights the importance of vigilance in patients presenting with herbicide poisoning, as early detection and prompt management are essential for improving outcomes in individuals with multiple colonic perforations. Raising community awareness and establishing guidelines for the safe use of herbicides are vital to preventing such incidents.

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