Subscribe to RSS
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-995648
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
Reply to Dr. Tominaga et al.
Publication History
Publication Date:
04 April 2008 (online)
![](https://www.thieme-connect.de/media/endoscopy/200804/lookinside/thumbnails/10.1055-s-2007-995648-1.jpg)
We strongly believe that cat scratch colon is due to barotrauma; however, we have not been able to provide any evidence. We have on several occasions noted the sudden onset of bright red linear marks (”cat scratch”) upon insufflating a Hartmann’s pouch, but this cannot be extrapolated to the colon.
Tominaga et al. present a unique case in which they have captured a picture of the cecum and ascending colon before and after barotrauma resulting in new onset of cat scratch colon. This is compelling evidence that cat scratch colon is due to barotrauma.
W. M. McDonnell, MD
4225 Hoyt Ave, Suite A
Everett
WA 98203
United States
Fax: +1-425-2529860
Email: mcdonnell56@mac.com