title: A rare case of anaphylaxis to bowel prep: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are commonly utilized as a bowel prep prior to colonoscopy. They are generally well-tolerated, and reports of allergic reactions are rare. A recent search of the literature reveals only 4 prior reported cases of allergic reactions and only 1 other case of anaphylaxis. We report a second case of anaphylaxis following the ingestion of PEG solution, making this the fifth reported case of an allergic reaction to PEG bowel prep.
authors: National Naval Medical Center, Department of Medicine, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA.
authors: Julia A
authors: JA
authors: Savitz
authors: Steven J
authors: SJ
authors: Durning
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D012997:Solvents; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols