Does the use of dexamethasone in cancer patients increase the risk of GI perforation.

Report By: Adam Zone - ST1 ACCS EM Trainee
Institution: Whiston NHS Teaching Hospital
Date Submitted: 26th April 2022
Last Modified: 26th April 2022
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

[Patients on long term dexamethasone prescribed for malignancy] are more likely to undergo [invasive surgical intervention, ie emergency laparotomy] as a result of [increased GI perforation risk]