title: Colonic perforation associated with neostigmine administration.
abstract: Neostigmine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is increasingly used as a medical treatment in cases of pseudo-obstruction. It has a well-recognized side-effect profile that includes bradycardia and bronchospasm. We present a case of colonic perforation after administration of neostigmine in the treatment of pseudo-obstruction.
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA, Australia attentionchris@gmail.com.
authors: Christopher R
authors: CR
authors: McDonald
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA, Australia.
authors: Darren
authors: D
authors: Tonkin
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA, Australia.
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Hewett