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The mechanisms thought to be responsible for cocaine-associated gastrointestinal injury are presented. In addition, the literature available concerning the enteric consequences of cocaine use is reviewed.
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Van Thiel, D.H., Perper, J.A. (1992). Gastrointestinal Complications of Cocaine Abuse. In: Galanter, M. (eds) Recent Developments in Alcoholism. Recent Developments in Alcoholism, vol 10. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1648-8_15
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