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Colonoscopy-induced ischemic colitis in patients without risk factors

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Ischemic colitis is the most common form of intestinal ischemia. It is a condition that is commonly seen in the elderly and among individuals with risk factors for ischemia. Common predisposing conditions for ischemic colitis are major vascular occlusion, small vessel disorder, shock, some medications, colonic obstructions and hematologic disorders. Ischemic colitis following colonoscopy is rare. Here, we report two cases of ischemic colitis after a routine screening colonoscopy in patients without risk factors for ischemia.

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i13.3698

Author: Sang Ok Lee

Institutions: Eulji University, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2017309875

FWCI: 2.56

Cites: 19

Cited by: 20

Related to: 10