A Case of Pseudomembraneous Colitis Associated with Ascites / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
;
: 466-469, 2002.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-47199
ABSTRACT
Antibiotics associated colitis due to Clostridium difficile is a common nosocomial infection associated with significant morbidity. In severe cases, pseudomembraneous colitis may be associated with intraperitoneal fluid accumulation. However, the characteristics of the fluid are seldom described. This case report describes pseudomembraneous colitis patient who was presented with low serum-ascites albumin gradients and lymphocytic ascites, without the evidence of infection, malignancy, or inflammatory peritoneal disease.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Peritoneal Diseases
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Ascites
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Cross Infection
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Clostridioides difficile
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Colitis
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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