Michael P. Federle, MD, FACR; Mark M. Hammer, BS, MS
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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
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
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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
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
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