Catastrophic Clostridium difficile enteritis in a pelvic pouch patient: report of a case.

INTRODUCTION

In recent years, Clostridium difficile-associated infection has emerged as an increasingly problematic entity. More virulent strains have been isolated and new manifestations of the infection have been described.

PURPOSE: The primary aim of this manuscript is to describe what we believe to be the first reported case of devastating C. difficile enteritis in a patient with an ileal reservoir.

CONCLUSION

A high index of suspicion is required in the appropriate clinical setting in light of the apparently changing spectrum of C. difficile disease.