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Clostridium difficile Enteritis after Total Abdominal Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis.

Hassan NasserSemeret MunieDania ShakarounTommy IvanicsSurya NalamatiKeith Killu
Published in: Case reports in critical care (2019)
Despite an increase in the number of case reports of C. difficile enteritis, it continues to be a rare but potentially fatal infection. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion especially in patients with inflammatory bowel disease who undergo colon resections.
Keyphrases
  • clostridium difficile
  • patients with inflammatory bowel disease
  • ulcerative colitis
  • case report
  • palliative care