Letter to the Editor

Ischemic Colitis, An Unusual Complication of Colonoscopy

Authors: Osman Yüksel, MD, Aylin Demirezer Bolat, MD, Seyfettin Köklü, MD, Emin Altparmak, MD, Murat Albayrak, MD, Sedat Caner, MD

Abstract

To the Editor:


Ischemic colitis is a characteristic disease of the large intestine caused by varying degrees of anatomic or functional vascular insufficiency. Colonoscopy is the gold standard for the identification of colonic ischemia1,2; however, very rarely, colonoscopy itself may induce ischemic colitis under certain conditions.3–5

This content is limited to qualifying members.

Existing members, please login first

If you have an existing account please login now to access this article or view purchase options.

Purchase only this article ($25)

Create a free account, then purchase this article to download or access it online for 24 hours.

Purchase an SMJ online subscription ($75)

Create a free account, then purchase a subscription to get complete access to all articles for a full year.

Purchase a membership plan (fees vary)

Premium members can access all articles plus recieve many more benefits. View all membership plans and benefit packages.

References

1. Greenwald DA, Brandt LJ. Colonic ischemia. J Clin Gastroenterol 1998;27:122–128.
 
2. Green BT, Tendler DA. Ischemic colitis: a clinical review. South Med J 2005;98: 217–222.
 
3. Church JM. Ischemic colitis complicating flexible endoscopy in a patient with connective tissue disease. Gastrointest Endosc 1995;41:181–182.
 
4. Versaci A, Macri A, Scuderi G, et al. Ischemic colitis following colonoscopy in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient: report of a case. Dis Colon Rectum 2005;48:866–869.
 
5. Cremers MI, Oliveira AP, Freitas J. Ischemic colitis as a complication of colonoscopy. Endoscopy 1998;30:S54.