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TERMINOLOGY
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- Chemical colitis
- Glutaraldehyde colitis
- Postcolonoscopy colitis
Definitions
- Inflammation of colonic mucosa secondary to chemical toxicity
- Most commonly colonoscope disinfectant from improperly washed colonoscopes
- Glutaraldehyde (2%) solution most common disinfectant for endoscopes
- Hydrogen peroxide also implicated
- Inflammation of colonic mucosa secondary to chemical toxicity
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Selected References
- Ahishali E et al: Chemical Colitis Due to Glutaraldehyde: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Dig Dis Sci. Epub ahead of print, 2008
- Sheibani S et al: Chemical colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 42(2):115-21, 2008
- Zhang F et al: High concentration glutaraldehyde-induced severe procto-sigmoiditis: treatment experiences and the 20-month follow-up. Dig Liver Dis. 40(6):483-4, 2008
- Yen HH et al: Glutaraldehyde colitis. Endoscopy. 38 Suppl 2:E98, 2006
- Stein BL et al: Glutaraldehyde-induced colitis. Can J Surg. 44(2):113-6, 2001
- Zissin R et al: CT findings of glutaraldehyde colitis: a report of two cases. Clin Radiol. 54(2):123-5, 1999
- Birnbaum BA et al: Glutaraldehyde colitis: radiologic findings. Radiology. 195(1):131-4, 1995
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Chemical colitis
- Glutaraldehyde colitis
- Postcolonoscopy colitis
Definitions
- Inflammation of colonic mucosa secondary to chemical toxicity
- Most commonly colonoscope disinfectant from improperly washed colonoscopes
- Glutaraldehyde (2%) solution most common disinfectant for endoscopes
- Hydrogen peroxide also implicated
- Inflammation of colonic mucosa secondary to chemical toxicity
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
CT Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Ahishali E et al: Chemical Colitis Due to Glutaraldehyde: Case Series and Review of the Literature. Dig Dis Sci. Epub ahead of print, 2008
- Sheibani S et al: Chemical colitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 42(2):115-21, 2008
- Zhang F et al: High concentration glutaraldehyde-induced severe procto-sigmoiditis: treatment experiences and the 20-month follow-up. Dig Liver Dis. 40(6):483-4, 2008
- Yen HH et al: Glutaraldehyde colitis. Endoscopy. 38 Suppl 2:E98, 2006
- Stein BL et al: Glutaraldehyde-induced colitis. Can J Surg. 44(2):113-6, 2001
- Zissin R et al: CT findings of glutaraldehyde colitis: a report of two cases. Clin Radiol. 54(2):123-5, 1999
- Birnbaum BA et al: Glutaraldehyde colitis: radiologic findings. Radiology. 195(1):131-4, 1995
