title: Subtotal colectomy for refractory pseudomembranous enterocolitis.
abstract: Pseudomembranous enterocolitis resulting from therapy with antibiotics such as clindamycin and lincomycin hydrochloride monohydrate does not always respond to drug and vigorous medical support. We describe two seriously ill patients who recovered after subtotal colectomy with ileostomy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods*; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008034:Lincomycin / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D010998:Pleurisy / Q000188:drug therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002981:Clindamycin; D008034:Lincomycin