Polymicrobial multiple intraabdominal infections: A rare complication of colonoscopy in a cirrhotic patient
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
We present a case of a 58 year old male with past medical history of advanced cirrhosis, hepatitis C and alcohol abuse who presented with bacteremia ultimately leading to sepsis following upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy procedure that was done to evaluate his symptoms of abdominal pain and melena. This case highlights the catastrophic sequelae that might arise following esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy that are usually considered safe.
Authors and Affiliations
Syed Amer| Department of Internal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York-11212,USA, Syed Hassan| Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan-48202, USA, Chetan Mittal| Department of Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan-48202, USA
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