Colonic decompression and direct intraluminal medical therapy for Clostridium difficile-associated megacolon using a tube placed endoscopically in the proximal colon.
Colorectal Dis
; 16(2): O71-4, 2014 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
Urgent colectomy for severe Clostridium difficile infection can be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We aimed to use endoscopic methods for treatment.METHOD:
We describe a technique of placing an intracolonic tube facilitating decompression and direct delivery of vancomycin to the proximal colon along with enemas on a regular and frequent basis that may not be possible with vancomycin enemas alone.RESULTS:
Successful resolution of the C. difficile infection and avoidance of surgery.CONCLUSION:
While further long-term evaluation is required, our initial results have shown it to be effective in treating select patients with recalcitrant Clostridium difficile-associated megacolon.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Enterocolite Pseudomembranosa
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Vancomicina
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Clostridioides difficile
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Colonoscopia
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Descompressão Cirúrgica
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Intubação Gastrointestinal
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Megacolo
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Antibacterianos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article