title: Colitis after Hibiclens enema.
abstract: Acute colitis occurred after a Hibiclens cleanser enema. Endoscopic and histologic features were not helpful in distinguishing this colitis from an infectious or idiopathic colitis, and a careful history proved invaluable. We review the complications of using soapsuds and various chemical-containing enemas; these complications range from mild colitis to death. Because soap and other chemicals are damaging to colonic mucosa, these enemas should be included as a cause of acute colitis.
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D003092:Colitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012915:Soaps / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D012915:Soaps; C010882:chlorhexidine gluconate; D002710:Chlorhexidine