title: A case of diversion colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tripodi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gorcey
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Burakoff
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000636:Aminosalicylic Acids; D019804:Mesalamine