Colonoscopic perforation

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2007 Aug;68(8):429-33. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2007.68.8.24495.

Abstract

Perforation is an uncommon but important complication of colonoscopy. This review looks at the incidence, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Intestinal Perforation / therapy
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Risk Factors