Caustic colitis due to formalin enema

Caustic colitis due to formalin enema.

Colitis has been reported by rectal instillation of a variety of agents: soap enemas, water-soluble contrast media, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, potassium dichromate, potassium permanganate, copper sulfate, brown sugar, glutaraldehyde, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and ethyl alcohol. We report a 54-year-old man, who accidentally received a 100-ml enema of 10% formalin. Within minutes t...

Arsenical polyneuropathy due to caustic arsenical paste.

Ileus and Intra-Abdominal Hypertension due to Phosphate- Containing Enema.

The most well known complications of fleet enema solution are cardiac insufficiency, renal failure, water-electrolyte imbalance, and ileus. A 7-y-old girl with phenylketonuria and long-term constipation was admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of seizure, vomiting and abdominal distention. Laboratory results revealed hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. ECG findings showed normal s...

Comparative study of enema retention and preference in ulcerative colitis.

BACKGROUND Therapeutic enemas are often used to treat active colitis but their retention may be limited because of urgency to defecate. Some preparations may be better retained and tolerated than others because of their physical properties. AIM To compare patient preference and retention of four therapeutic enemas, including a nicotine enema, in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). METHOD...

Infective endocarditis due to ulcerative colitis.

CASE REPORT. A 15-year old girl was admitted with a seven day history of unproductive cough, mild dyspnoea and more"recent muscle pains, anorexia and vomiting after a tablet of aspirin. On the night of admission, she was found unconscious and fitting by her parents after visiting the toilet. A year previously she had been admitted with a four week history of hip pains, low grade pyrexia and an ...