Diverticulosis--a primary cause of life-threatening complications in rheumatoid arthritis.

摘要: Objective To assess the role of complicated diverticular disease as a cause death in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods In 1989 there were Finland 1,666 deaths subjects entitled to specially reimbursed medication for RA under nationwide sickness insurance scheme. A retrospective clinical study was performed on these cases. Results 12 subjects, four males and eight females, underlying disease; expected number two. The mean age at 74 years 80 females. duration ranged from 4 22 (mean 13 years). none cases connected certificate or its treatment, yet all had been taking antirheumatic medication, usually two three different drugs, time death. Conclusion Complicated disease, probably related is more important patients with than generally recognized.