Korean J Med.  2013 Apr;84(4):541-544.

A Case of Aspiration Pneumonia with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Following Aspiration of Polyethylene Glycol Solution Treated by Bronchoalveolar Lavage

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jyjang@khu.ac.kr

Abstract

Colonoscopy requires adequate cleaning of the entire colon. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a popular laxative regimen because of the ease of applicability and optimal bowel preparation results. Although the safety and efficacy of this solution is well established, serious complications from the bowel PEG-cleansing procedure have been reported. Here, we report a case of a 79-year-old male who developed aspiration pneumonia with acute respiratory distress syndrome after administration of PEG by mouth before a scheduled colonoscopy. He was treated successfully with bronchoalveolar lavage and corticosteroids.

Keyword

Cathartics; Polyethylene glycol; Bronchoalveolar lavage; Pneumonia, Aspiration

MeSH Terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Cathartics
Colon
Colonoscopy
Humans
Male
Mouth
Pneumonia, Aspiration
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Glycols
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Cathartics
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Glycols
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