Abstract
Clostridium difficile-associated pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is a common affliction of postoperative patients. Risk factors include antibiotic therapy, recent surgery, and hospitalization (1,2,3). We present a case of PMC in a diverted colon and its treatment using vancomycin enemas.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
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Clostridioides difficile*
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Clostridium Infections / complications
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Clostridium Infections / drug therapy*
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Diverticulum, Colon / complications*
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Enema
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / complications
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / drug therapy*
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / microbiology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Vancomycin / administration & dosage*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Vancomycin