| Colonoscopy in critically ill patients. What conditions call for it? | |
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PMID: 2235779 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Indications for colonoscopy in the intensive care unit include acute lower intestinal bleeding, sigmoid volvulus, pseudo-obstruction of the colon, and suspicion of pseudomembranous colitis. Although the incidence of cardiorespiratory complications may be higher in these critically ill patients, the procedure can be done safely with proper attention to detail. Because of colonic dilatation, endoscopy can often be done without bowel preparation. |
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Authors:
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M Southworth; S L Taffet; D H Levien; D Woodruff |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 88 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 1990 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-12-13 Completed Date: 1990-12-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 159-63, 166 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, New Rochelle Hospital and Medical Center, NY 10802. |
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Colonic Diseases
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diagnosis* Colonoscopy / adverse effects, methods* Critical Care Humans Intensive Care Units |
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