Abstract
Complications of cecal retroflexion performed during colonoscopy have not previously been reported to occur. We report a case of contained colonic perforation secondary to using cecal retroflexion technique to examine the colon, and review available published reports of complications associated with this technique. We conclude that complications may rarely occur with use of cecal retroflexion, and that the clinical benefit of this technique is uncertain.
Keywords:
Cecal retroflexion; Cecum; Colonoscopy.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Pain / etiology
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Cecum*
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Colon / diagnostic imaging
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Colon / injuries*
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Colonic Polyps / diagnosis
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Colonic Polyps / surgery*
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Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
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Colonoscopy / methods
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Female
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Fluid Therapy
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Humans
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Intestinal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
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Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
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Intestinal Perforation / therapy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome