Vincristine-induced paralytic ileus: role of fiberoptic colonoscopy and prostaglandin F2 alpha

Am J Gastroenterol. 1992 Feb;87(2):207-10.

Abstract

Two cases of vincristine-induced paralytic ileus are described, with therapeutic correlation. Both patients had a roentgenographic picture of paralytic ileus showing fecal mass in the ascending colon and dilated bowel loops. One patient was successfully treated with glycerin and saline enema through a fiberoptic colonoscope placed in the ascending colon. The second patient was successfully treated with intravenous prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2 alpha). Enema through a fiberoptic colonoscope or the intravenous administration of PGF2 alpha may, therefore, prove useful in the treatment of vincristine-induced gastrointestinal toxicity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / chemically induced
  • Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction / therapy*
  • Colonoscopy*
  • Dinoprost / therapeutic use*
  • Enema / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vincristine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Vincristine
  • Dinoprost