Ventricular Fibrillation during Colonoscopy: a Case Report -Colonoscopy in High-risk Patients Should be Performed with ECG Monitoring

Takuhiro Ugajin; Hiroyuki Miyatani; Shin-ichi Momomura; Masamitsu Sanui; Yoshiyuki Nakashima; Yukio Yoshida

doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.47.0559

CASE REPORTS

Ventricular Fibrillation during Colonoscopy: a Case Report -Colonoscopy in High-risk Patients Should be Performed with ECG Monitoring

Takuhiro Ugajin, Hiroyuki Miyatani, Shin-ichi Momomura, Masamitsu Sanui, Yoshiyuki Nakashima, Yukio Yoshida

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Keywords: colonoscopy, high-risk patients, complication, ventricular fibrillation, arrhythmia, heart failure

JOURNAL OPEN ACCESS

2008 Volume 47 Issue 7 Pages 609-612

DOI https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.47.0559

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Abstract

While ventricular premature contractions have been noted during colonoscopy (CS), ventricular fibrillation (VF) is rare. We recently had a patient who developed VF during CS and recovered without any sequelae despite severe complications after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring had been done during CS, a direct current shock defibrillation could have been accomplished and prevented complications. CS in high-risk patients should be done with ECG monitoring.

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