Sigmoidoscopy in Amœbic Dysentery

Cropper, C. F. J.

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(45)90953-6

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“…In order to recognize them it is essential that no bowel washout be administered for at least six hours before the examination, as the resultant hyperaemia caused by even so bland a fluid as normal saline will completely obscure them. A good description of these pits has recently been published by Cropper (1945). My only criticism of his excellent article is that I consider a half-strength soap-and-water enema given six hours before a sigmoidoscopy absolutely contraindicated by the resultant hyperaemia.…”

Section: Amoebiasismentioning

confidence: 99%