Intracolonic explosion
An intracolonic explosion or colonic gas explosion is an explosion inside the
colonoscope
.
A colonic gas explosion is rare;[1] however, the result can be acute colonic perforation, which can be fatal.[1]
Cause
An explosion is triggered by a combination of combustible gases such as hydrogen or methane, combustive gas such as oxygen, and heat. An explosion can also be caused by Crohn's disease.[1]
Prevention
Careful bowel preparation, such as cleansing the colon before a procedure, is key to preventing an intracolonic explosion.[2]
See also
- Fart lighting, the intentional ignition of flatulence using an ignition source such as a lighter
References
- ^ PMID 17879396.
- ^ "PRIME PubMed | Colonic gas explosion during therapeutic colonoscopy with electrocautery". www.unboundmedicine.com. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
Further reading
- Altomare DF, Memeo V (March 1993). "Colonic explosion during diathermy colotomy. Report of a case". Dis. Colon Rectum. 36 (3): 291–2. S2CID 6708108.
- Avgerinos A, Kalantzis N, Rekoumis G, Pallikaris G, Arapakis G, Kanaghinis T (April 1984). "Bowel preparation and the risk of explosion during colonoscopic polypectomy". Gut. 25 (4): 361–4. PMID 6423457.
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