Laparoscopic treatment of iatrogenic endoscopic sigmoid colon perforation: a case report and literature review

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2007 Jun;17(3):324-5. doi: 10.1089/lap.2006.0123.

Abstract

Iatrogenic colon injury during a colonoscopy procedure is rare. The controversy exists when the surgical treatment of such lesions is concerned: operative or conservative. This case report is in favor of the operative endoscopic approach, with a literature review. An 80-year-old male sustained an iatrogenic endoscopic sigmoid colon perforation. Laparoscopic suturing was done within 5 hours after the perforation, with no complications after 4 months of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colon, Sigmoid / injuries*
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Omentum / surgery
  • Suture Techniques