P1022 - Two Cases of Colonic Injury Secondary to Coffee or Dilute Hydrogen Peroxide Enemas: Colonoscopic and Radiologic Findings

Authors

Molly Orosey, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-16-2017

Abstract

Enemas consisting of coffee and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) are unconventionally used for detoxification and such use can lead to colonic injury manifesting as colonic colitis, colonic stricture, rectal perforation, and sepsis.

Comments

American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 13-18, 2017.

Recommended Citation

Orosey M, Rami Reddy S, Mogrovejo E, Cappell MS. Two cases of colonic injury secondary to coffee or dilute hydrogen peroxide enemas. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017 Oct; 112 (suppl.1):s836-s837. American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October 13-18, 2017.