Pseudomembranous colitis in four patients with cystic fibrosis following lung transplantation.
Thorax
; 62(6): 554-6, 2007 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16601087
Pseudomembranous colitis is an uncommon complication in patients with cystic fibrosis, despite the use of multiple high-dose antibiotic regimens and the frequency of hospital admissions. Four patients from a total of 137 patients with cystic fibrosis undergoing lung transplantation are described who developed fulminant pseudomembranous colitis. Initial presentation was variable and the mortality rate was 50% despite urgent colectomy. In one case the presenting abdominal distension was thought to be due to meconium ileus equivalent. It is concluded that Clostridium difficile colitis may be a difficult diagnosis in patients with cystic fibrosis and follows a fulminant course after lung transplantation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous
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Lung Transplantation
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Cystic Fibrosis
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Thorax
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Reino Unido