Ischemic colitis complicated by infection treated with fecal microbiota transplantation
Ischemic colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon that results from insufficient blood supply commonly caused by enterocolitis, vessel occlusion, or shock. In contrast, pseudomembranous colitis is a clinical manifestation of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Ischemic colitis caused...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Clinical Endoscopy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-2021-199.pdf |
| Summary: | Ischemic colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon that results from insufficient blood supply commonly caused by enterocolitis, vessel occlusion, or shock. In contrast, pseudomembranous colitis is a clinical manifestation of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Ischemic colitis caused by CDI has rarely been reported. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an efficient treatment for refractory or fulminant CDI, and the indications for its use have recently expanded. However, performing FMT in patients with ischemic colitis is challenging because of the risk of perforation. Here, we have presented a case of ischemic colitis caused by CDI that was successfully treated with FMT via sigmoidoscopy. |
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| ISSN: | 2234-2400 2234-2443 |