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  • Title: Intracolonic use of vancomycin for treatment of clostridium difficile colitis in a patient with a diverted colon: report of a case.
    Author: Nathanson DR, Sheahan M, Chao L, Wallack MK.
    Journal: Dis Colon Rectum; 2001 Dec; 44(12):1871-2. PubMed ID: 11742178.
    Abstract:
    Clostridium difficile-associated pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) is a common affliction of postoperative patients. Risk factors include antibiotic therapy, recent surgery, and hospitalization (1,2,3). We present a case of PMC in a diverted colon and its treatment using vancomycin enemas.
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