A case of diversion colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas.
An 85-yr-old female presented with diversion colitis after surgery with a resultant colostomy and excluded rectal segment. Treatment with 5-aminosalicylic acid (Rowasa) enemas resulted in both endoscopic and histological resolution. This is the first case of diversion colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas.
Tripodi
J
J
Division of Gastroenterology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York.
Gorcey
S
S
Burakoff
R
R
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000636:Aminosalicylic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003092:Colitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000601:surgery; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019804:Mesalamine; D012008:Recurrence
D000636:Aminosalicylic Acids; D019804:Mesalamine