[Haemorrhagic colitis after colonoscopy]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2004 May;23(5):499-500. doi: 10.1016/j.annfar.2004.01.015.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a 43-year-old woman with an acute haemorrhagic colitis after colonoscopy with ambulatory anaesthesia. The diagnosis is likely to have been glutaraldehyde induced colitis (used for disinfection of the endoscope). The patient recovered spontaneously completely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colitis / etiology*
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Disinfectants / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / physiopathology
  • Glutaral / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Shock / etiology*

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Glutaral