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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Coloproctology 2024; 44(04): e285-e287
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1788666
Case Report

Clostridioides Difficile Infection Presenting with Fulminant Colitis

Lucas F. Sobrado 
1   Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States
,
Cristan Anderson 
1   Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States
,
Scott R. Steele 
1   Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States
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Abstract

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a common hospital-acquired infection, typically presenting with watery diarrhea and colitis. Most cases are managed with clinical support and antibiotics. Recently, more virulent strains have been associated with life-threatening infections. Surgery plays a role for complicated cases failing clinical treatment or with complications, such as bowel perforation and peritonitis. The present study reports the case of a 62-year-old female with CDI and fulminant colitis requiring urgent surgery. Surgeons should be aware of this presentation and involved early in the care of these patients, as clinical deterioration can occur very rapidly.

Keywords

Clostridium difficile - Clostridioides colitis - colectomy - total abdominal colectomy - surgery

Informed Consent

Informed consent was obtained from the patient.


Data Availability

All data are included within the manuscript.


Author's Contribution

L.F.S., C.A., and S.R.S. contributed equally to the writing and editing of this manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.




Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 26. Januar 2024

Angenommen: 05. Juni 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
01. August 2024

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