A different type of perforation: appendicitis after colonoscopy

JRSM Open. 2018 Dec 3;9(12):2054270418815108. doi: 10.1177/2054270418815108. eCollection 2018 Dec.

Abstract

Physicians who perform colonoscopy should consider appendicitis in the differential diagnosis of post procedure abdominal pain. Diagnostic laparoscopy is a safe adjunct for evaluation in patients with suspected perforation after colonoscopy. It is important that all physicians be aware of this complication to ensure prompt diagnosis and intervention.

Keywords: Surgery; gastroenterology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports