title: Methane gas explosion during colonoscopy.
abstract: This article discusses a complication of colonoscopy that healthcare providers think can not happen: methane gas explosion. Despite proper bowel cleansing, such an incident did occur. This article shows how quick recognition and action can save a patient's life. Colonic preparations are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: GI Unit, Florida Hospital Kissimmee 34741, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bisson
mesh_terms: D002425:Cautery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005107:Explosions; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008697:Methane; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D005740:Gases; D008697:Methane