Diversion colitis
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Diversion colitis is an inflammation of the colon which can occur as a complication of ileostomy or colostomy, where symptoms may occur between one month and three years following surgery.[1] It also occurs frequently in a neovagina created by colovaginoplasty, with varying delay after the original procedure.[2] Despite the presence of a variable degree of inflammation the most suggestive histological feature remains the prominent lymphoid aggregates.
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Diversion colitis | |
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Micrograph showing colonic-type mucosa with follicular lymphoid hyperplasia, as is seen in diversion colitis. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Causes | Surgery with diversion of colon (ileostomy or colostomy) |
Treatment | Short-chain fatty acid enemas |
Medication | Mesalazine |
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