Endoscopic Management of Iatrogenic Colon Perforation
- Author:
Yunho JUNG
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- Publication Type:Focused Review Series: The Roles of Endoscopy in the Management of Colonic Obstruction and Perforati
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2020;53(1):29-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
- Abstract: Colon perforations are difficult to resolve because they occur unexpectedly and infrequently. If the clinician is unprepared or lacks training in dealing with perforations, the clinical prognosis will be affected, which can lead to legal issues. We describe here the proper approach to the management of perforations, including deciding on endoscopic or surgical treatment, selection of endoscopic devices, endoscopic closure procedures, and general management of perforations that occur during diagnostic or therapeutic colonoscopy.
