Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2024; 12(1): 142-147
Published online Jan 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i1.142
Congestive ischemic colitis successfully treated with anti-inflammatory therapy: A case report
Geon Woo Lee, Su Bum Park
Geon Woo Lee, Su Bum Park, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, South Korea
Author contributions: Park SB and Lee GW contributed to the acquisition of data, drafting of the manuscript, critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content, and study supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Su Bum Park, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, 20, Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan 50612, South Korea. psubumi@naver.com
Received: August 28, 2023
Peer-review started: August 28, 2023
First decision: November 20, 2023
Revised: December 3, 2023
Accepted: December 14, 2023
Article in press: December 14, 2023
Published online: January 6, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: Congestive ischemic colitis is a rare type of ischemic colitis whose diagnosis requires a comprehensive assessment. Since no clear treatment guidelines exist, surgical treatment should be considered if symptoms worsen during bowel rest. We report, for the first time, the successful treatment of congestive ischemic colitis occurring after left hemicolectomy with glucocorticoids and 5-aminosalicylate. Follow-up revealed complete healing of the sigmoid ulcers without recurrences in the past 2 years.