Colonic Perforation after Colonoscopy and Endoscopic Management

Authors

  • Piya Lebkhao, M.D. Division of Surgery, Kratumbaen Hospital, Samut Sakhon

Keywords:

colonoscopic perforation, colonoscopy, endoscopic clipping

Abstract

Colonic perforation after colonoscopy is uncommon complication, but it has various degree of severities, for example colitis, bleeding, sepsis and death. The incident of colonic perforation after colonoscopy in large study is 0.3% or less. Risk factors for perforation are poor bowel preparation, endoscopic biopsy, colonic dilation, stenting, endoscopist experience. A case report of middle aged male presented with suspected acute diverticulitis and fecal occult blood positive. After treatment with antibiotics and symptom subsides, he was scheduled for colonoscopy. Endoscopic findings were several polyps those had polypectomy to rule out colonic cancer. He had perforation of the colon at biopsy site that managed by clipping at scene and aspiration of pneumoperitoneum. The outcome was good recovery.

Author Biography

Piya Lebkhao, M.D., Division of Surgery, Kratumbaen Hospital, Samut Sakhon

Thai board of Surgery

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Published

2018-04-28

How to Cite

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Lebkhao P. Colonic Perforation after Colonoscopy and Endoscopic Management. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Apr. 28 [cited 2025 Dec. 30];36(3):190-7. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/120876