Phlebosclerotic Colitis - An Enigma Among Ischemic Colitis
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Investigating the Alleviating Effects of Bacillus cereus Administration on Colitis through Gut Microbiota Modulation
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Rishi Philip Mathew1, Safwat Girgis2, Malcolm Wells3
1Departments of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Alberta, 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Canada.
Abstract:
Phlebosclerotic Colitis is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition of unclear etio-pathogenesis seen almost exclusively in Asians and people of Asian descent. The condition predominantly affects the right hemicolon and imaging plays a crucial role in its diagnosis. Here we report the only second documented case of phlebosclerotic colitis in North America in a 60-year-old Canadian resident of Vietnamese descent with a history of consuming herbal medication (sanshishi) in soup for 2-3 decades.
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