scholarly journals Ischemic Colitis after Colonoscopy with Bisacodyl Bowel Preparation: A Report of Two Cases

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Chris Shamatutu ◽  
Daljeet Chahal ◽  
Isabella T. Tai ◽  
Peter Kwan

Background. Colonoscopy is widely used for the diagnosis and management of colorectal disease and requires adequate bowel preparation. Ischemic colitis is a form of intestinal ischemia that presents with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and hematochezia. Risk factors include advanced age, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Both colonoscopy and bisacodyl bowel preparation have been described as rare causes of ischemic colitis with less than 35 cases collectively in the literature. Our review found that of these cases, there exists significant heterogeneity within individual patient characteristics. The majority of the cases are managed conservatively without complications or sequela. Due to the risk of ischemic colitis, the FDA has withdrawn bisacodyl bowel preparations from use in the USA. Bisacodyl bowel preparations are still used in Canada. Cases. Here, we present two cases of ischemic colitis in previously healthy women aged 57 and 69 who underwent screening colonoscopy using bisacodyl bowel preparation. Both were treated conservatively without complications. Conclusion. Thus far, there has been one documented case of ischemic colitis following colonoscopy with bisacodyl bowel preparation; here, we present two additional cases with one case occurring without the presence of known risk factors for ischemic colitis. Our literature review finds that there is limited evidence surrounding bisacodyl as a causative agent of ischemic colitis. Cases often contain confounding variables such as the presence of known risk factors for ischemic colitis. Our report aims to highlight the need for a more comprehensive analysis evaluating the safety of bowel preparations as well as increasing the clinical awareness surrounding the rare risk of colonoscopy-induced ischemic colitis.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2740
Author(s):  
Efrat L. Amitay ◽  
Tobias Niedermaier ◽  
Anton Gies ◽  
Michael Hoffmeister ◽  
Hermann Brenner

The success of a colonoscopy in detecting and removing pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions depends heavily on the quality of bowel preparation. Despite efforts, 20–44% of colonoscopy participants have an inadequate bowel preparation. We aimed to assess and compare risk factors for inadequate bowel preparation and for the presence of advanced colorectal neoplasms in routine screening practice. In this cross-sectional study, among 8125 participants of screening colonoscopy in Germany with a comprehensive assessment of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle and medical history, we examined factors associated with inadequate bowel preparation and with findings of advanced neoplasms using adjusted log-binomial regression models. Among the identified risk factors assessed, three factors were identified that were significantly associated with inadequate bowel preparation: age ≥ 70 years (adjusted prevalence ratios, aPR, 1.50 95%CI 1.31–1.71), smoking (aPR 1.29 95%CI 1.11–1.50) and abdominal symptoms (aPR 1.14 95%CI 1.02–1.27). The same risk factors were also associated with the prevalence of advanced neoplasms in our study (aPR 1.72, 1.62 and 1.44, respectively). The risk factors associated with inadequate bowel preparation in this study were also associated with a higher risk for advanced neoplasms. Inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy might lead to missed colorectal cancer (CRC) precursors and the late diagnosis of CRC. People at high risk of advanced neoplasms are in particular need of enhanced bowel preparation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 24-25
Author(s):  
D K Saraswat ◽  
P H Fung ◽  
A Dong ◽  
R Sultanian ◽  
O Farooq ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Over 26000 new cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) are diagnosed each year in Canada. This number has been decreased significantly by the implementation of CRC screening that includes removal of any polyps found during colonoscopies. Despite this, approximately 1 in 4 colonoscopies are inadequate for the detection of early neoplasms due to insufficient bowel preparation prior to the colonoscopy. Consequently, there is a need to improve patient adherence to the bowel preparation protocol. Previous research has shown that enhanced education, including the methods and rationale for bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy, improves the quality of the bowel preparation. Aims We hypothesised that patients with access to a replayable video explaining the bowel preparation protocol and its importance would have increased satisfaction and noninferior bowel preparations. Methods 100 patients undergoing programmatic screening colonoscopy were randomly assigned into one of two groups. The control group was given the standard presentation currently given to patients. The experimental group was given the same presentation and also given access to an educational video. This video is based on Alberta provincial bowel preparations which have been tested and evaluated. Participants in both groups were sent a survey one day after their colonoscopy. Subjects completed a modified version of the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey with added questions designed to assess their satisfaction with the education they received on the bowel preparation. Bowel preparation quality was assessed on a 4-point Likert scale by the endoscopist. Results 17 participants (10 female), aged 40–72 (Mage = 60) have enrolled in the study thus far; however, most have yet to have their colonoscopy. Initial results revealed that all participants had high levels of satisfaction with the presentation they were given. Those in the control group indicated that they would have liked to have had access to a video guide to the bowel preparation before their procedure. The participant in the experimental group indicated high levels of satisfaction with this video, noting that it provided important information not available from other sources. Information on the quality of their bowel preparations is pending. Conclusions The use of multimedia explanations of the bowel preparation has promise in improving patient satisfaction with the bowel preparation. Further studies may guide best methods for implementing a video assisted educational model to enhance colonoscopy preparation. Funding Agencies The first author received an Edna Wakefield Rowe Memorial Summer Research Award from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta to support this work.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tze-Yu Shieh ◽  
Ming-Jen Chen ◽  
Chen-Wang Chang ◽  
Chien-Yuan Hung ◽  
Kuang-Chun Hu ◽  
...  

Background. Inadequate bowel preparation is common in outpatients undergoing screening colonoscopy because of unawareness and poor adherence to instruction.Methods. Herein, 105 consecutive outpatients referred for screening colonoscopy were enrolled in this prospective, colonoscopist-blinded study. The patients were assigned to an intensive-education group, with 10 minutes of physician-delivered education, or to standard care. At the time of colonoscopy, the quality of bowel preparation was assessed using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS). The primary outcome was a BBPS score ≥5. The secondary outcomes were the mean BBPS score, insertion time, adenoma detection rate, and number of adenomas detected.Results. We analyzed 39 patients who received intensive education and 60 controls. The percentage of adequate bowel preparations with a BBPS score ≥5 was higher in the intensive-education group than in the control group (97.4% versus 80.0%;P=0.01). The adjusted odds ratio for having a BBPS score ≥5 in the intensive-education group was 10.2 (95% confidence interval = 1.23–84.3;P=0.03). Other secondary outcomes were similar in the 2 groups.Conclusions. Physician-delivered education consisting of a brief counseling session in addition to written instructions improves the quality of bowel preparation in outpatients undergoing screening colonoscopy.


2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A282-A282
Author(s):  
I KOUTROUBAKIS ◽  
A SFIRIDAKI ◽  
A THEODOROPOULOU ◽  
A LIVADIOTAKI ◽  
P DIMOULIOS ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Jason Derry Onggo ◽  
James Randolph Onggo ◽  
Mithun Nambiar ◽  
Andrew Duong ◽  
Olufemi R Ayeni ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT This study aims to present a systematic review and synthesized evidence on the epidemiological factors, diagnostic methods and treatment options available for this phenomenon. A multi-database search (OVID Medline, EMBASE and PubMed) was performed according to PRISMA guidelines on 18 June 2019. All studies of any study design discussing on the epidemiological factors, diagnostic methods, classification systems and treatment options of the wave sign were included. The Newcastle–Ottawa quality assessment tool was used to appraise articles. No quantitative analysis could be performed due to heterogeneous data reported; 11 studies with a total of 501 patients with the wave sign were included. Three studies examined risk factors for wave sign and concluded that cam lesions were most common. Other risk factors include alpha angle >65° (OR=4.00, 95% CI: 1.26–12.71, P=0.02), male gender (OR 2.24, 95% CI: 1.09–4.62, P=0.03) and older age (OR=1.04, 95% CI: 1.01–1.07, P=0.03). Increased acetabular coverage in setting of concurrent cam lesions may be a protective factor. Wave signs most commonly occur at the anterior, superior and anterosuperior acetabulum. In terms of staging accuracy, the Haddad classification had the highest coefficients in intraclass correlation (k=0.81, 95% CI: 0.23–0.95, P=0.011), inter-observer reliability (k=0.88, 95% CI: 0.72–0.97, P<0.001) and internal validity (k=0.89). One study investigated the utility of quantitative magnetic imaging for wave sign, concluding that significant heterogeneity in T1ρ and T2 values (P<0.05) of acetabular cartilage is indicative of acetabular debonding. Four studies reported treatment techniques, including bridging suture repair, reverse microfracture with bubble decompression and microfracture with fibrin adhesive glue, with the latter reporting statistically significant improvements in modified Harris hip scores at 6-months (MD=19.2, P<0.05), 12-months (MD=22.0, P<0.05) and 28-months (MD=17.5, P<0.001). No clinical studies were available for other treatment options. There is a scarcity of literature on the wave sign. Identifying at risk symptomatic patients is important to provide prompt diagnosis and treatment. Diagnostic techniques and operative options are still in early developmental stages. More research is needed to understand the natural history of wave sign lesions after arthroscopic surgery and whether intervention can improve long-term outcomes. Level IV, Systematic review of non-homogeneous studies.


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