Anaphylactic shock induced by polyethylene glycol after bowel preparation for the colorectal cancer surgery: A case report

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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2023; 11(23): 5589-5594
Published online Aug 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i23.5589

Table 1 Additional cases of the allergic reactions caused by polyethylene glycol-containing bowel cleanser

Age	Sex	Exposure	Symptoms	Ref.
39	Male	Colyte^® (PEG 3350)	Hypotension, dyspnea, urticaria, itching	[15]
74	Male	HalfLytely^® (PEG 3350)	Hypotension, erythema, hoarseness, choking sensation	[5]
30	Female	Golytely^® (PEG 3350)	Urticaria, pruritus, erythema, chest tightness	[8]
52	Male	PEG-containing bowel cleansing agent (PEG 3350)	Hypotension, tachycardia, flushing, urticaria, wheezing, unconsciousness	[16]
36	Male	Bohm^® (PEG 4000)	Urticaria, angioedema	[17]
44	Male	Bohm^® (PEG 4000)	Urticaria, angioedema	[17]
52	Female	Golytely^® (PEG 3350)	Dyspnea, angioedema, pruritus	[18]
70	Male	Golytely^® (PEG 3350)	Oral tingling, tong swelling, angioedema, edema of lower extremity	[19]
44	Female	Golytely^® (PEG 3350)	Unconsciousness, seizures	[20]

PEG: Polyethylene glycol.

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Citation: Park GW, Park N, Kuk JC, Shin EJ, Lim DR. Anaphylactic shock induced by polyethylene glycol after bowel preparation for the colorectal cancer surgery: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(23): 5589-5594
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i23.5589