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A Rare Case of Anaphylaxis to Bowel Prep: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Author(s) -

Julia Savitz,

Steven J. Durning

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

military medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.442

H-Index - 67

eISSN - 1930-613X

pISSN - 0026-4075

DOI - 10.7205/milmed-d-09-00176

Subject(s) - anaphylaxis , ingestion , medicine , colonoscopy , allergic reaction , dermatology , allergy , bowel preparation , immunology , colorectal cancer , cancer

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are commonly utilized as a bowel prep prior to colonoscopy. They are generally well-tolerated, and reports of allergic reactions are rare. A recent search of the literature reveals only 4 prior reported cases of allergic reactions and only 1 other case of anaphylaxis. We report a second case of anaphylaxis following the ingestion of PEG solution, making this the fifth reported case of an allergic reaction to PEG bowel prep.

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