Anaphylactic Shock Caused by Ingestion of Polyethylene Glycol.
- Author:
Sun Hee LEE
1
;
Jae Myung CHA
;
Joung Il LEE
;
Kwang Ro JOO
;
Hyun Phil SHIN
;
Il Hyun BAEK
;
Jung Won JEON
;
Jun Uk LIM
;
Jung Lok LEE
;
Hyae Min LEE
;
Young Hak CHO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Polyethylene glycols; Anaphylaxis; Adverse effects; Colonoscopy; Shock
- MeSH: Anaphylaxis*; Colon; Colonoscopy; Eating*; Humans; Korea; Polyethylene Glycols*; Shock; Vomiting
- From:Intestinal Research 2015;13(1):90-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Colonoscopy is the current standard method for evaluation of the colon. The diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic safety of colonoscopy depend on the quality of colonic cleansing and preparation. Generally, all these preparations have been demonstrated to be safe for use in healthy individuals without significant comorbid conditions. Based on safety and efficacy concerns, polyethylene glycol (PEG) is most commonly utilized as a bowel preparation solution for colonoscopy. Adverse events in patients receiving PEG are mostly clinically non-significant. However, fatal adverse events rarely have been shown to occur in the few individuals who experience vomiting or aspiration. Anaphylactic shock associated with ingestion of PEG electrolyte solution is an extremely rare fatal complication, and reported mainly in Western countries. Here, we report the first case of anaphylactic shock following the ingestion of PEG solution in Korea.
