Abstract
A case of pulmonary edema following whole gut lavage with Golytely's solution is reported. The patient did not suffer from gastrointestinal obstruction, renal dysfunction or cardiac congestion.
MeSH terms
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Critical Care
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Cystectomy*
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Electrolytes / adverse effects*
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Hemangiosarcoma / surgery*
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Humans
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Intestines*
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Intraoperative Complications / etiology*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Polyethylene Glycols / adverse effects*
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Preoperative Care
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Prostatectomy*
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Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*
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Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced*
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Pulmonary Edema / therapy
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Therapeutic Irrigation*
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*
Substances
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Electrolytes
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Golytely
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Polyethylene Glycols