A Case of Diversion Colitis Treated with 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Enemas |
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| Authors: | Joseph Tripodi M.D. Steven Gorcey M.D. Robert Burakoff M.D. |
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| Affiliation: | Division of Gastroenterology, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York. |
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| Abstract: | An 85-yr-old female presented with diversion colitis after surgery with a resultant colostomy and excluded rectal segment. Treatment with 5-aminosalicylic acid (Rowasa) enemas resulted in both endoscopic and histological resolution. This is the first case of diversion colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas. |
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