Two Cases of Ischemic Colitis after Colonoscopy.
- Author:
Kyoung Won LEE
1
;
Koon Hee HAN
;
Jong Won KANG
;
Joung Hwa LEE
;
Kyeong Hee JANG
;
Young Don KIM
;
Gil Hyun KANG
;
Gab Jin CHEON
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea. gi@gnah.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ischemic colitis;
Colonoscopy
- MeSH:
Aged;
Colitis, Ischemic;
Colon;
Colonoscopy;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Glycosaminoglycans;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Ischemia;
Risk Factors;
Shock
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2010;41(6):364-367
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ischemic colitis is the most common form of ischemia in the gastrointestinal tract. It results from inadequate blood flow in the colon that leads to inflammation of the colon. Though this disease frequently affects the elderly with risk factors of ischemia, younger patients may be affected too. Several conditions such as major vascular occlusion, small vessel disease, shock, some medications, colonic obstructions and hematologic disorders can predispose individuals to ischemic colitis. Ischemic colitis following colonoscopy is rare. Here we report 2 cases of ischemic colitis which developed after colonoscopic procedures in patients without risk factors of ischemia.
