Oral administration of magnesium sulfate is commonly used for bowel preparation for
fiberoptic colonoscopy due to its simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness. However,
critical complications such as colon perforation may be missed, and the consequences
can be severe. Two cases of colon perforation are reported that resulted from oral
magnesium sulfate taken during bowel preparation in colorectal cancer patients.
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Published online: May 10, 2012
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