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[Surgical treatment of pseudomembranous colitis. Considerations on a clinical case]
U Avallone1, R De Blasio, P Maione
1Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II-Napoli.
Abstract:
Pseudomembranous colitis is an uncommon pathology although the number of cases recorded has risen steadily over the past decades. It is closely correlated with antibiotic treatment and above all affects immunodepressed subjects. It is manifested by a wide variety of clinical symptoms, ranging from simple diarrhea to acute abdomen. The latter, although fortunately extremely rare, often requires surgical therapy.
Insights
Pseudomembranous colitis, often linked to antibiotic use in immunocompromised patients, presents diverse symptoms from diarrhea to acute abdomen. Rare surgical intervention may be necessary for severe cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Pseudomembranous colitis is an uncommon gastrointestinal condition with increasing case reports.
- The pathology is strongly associated with prior antibiotic administration.
- Immunocompromised individuals are particularly susceptible to developing this condition.