Endoscopic closure of a large iatrogenic rectal perforation using endoloop-clips technique
| Journal | Volume 72 - 2009 |
| Issue | Fasc.3 - Case reports |
| Author(s) | P. Katsinelos, J. Kountouras, G. Chatzimavroudis, C. Zavos, I. Pilpilidis, D. Tzilves, G. Paroutoglou |
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| (1) Department of Endoscopy and Motility Unit, “G.Gennimatas” General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece ; (2) Department of Gastroenterology, Second Medical Clinic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. |
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Retroflexion to evaluate the rectal vault provides significant additional information compared with standard forward view of the rectum. The procedure is easily performed with rare complica- tions and is well tolerated by patients. We describe the first case of a large oval rectal perforation after retroflexion of the colonoscope in a healthy rectum during a follow-up colonoscopy, immediately closed with the endoloop/clips technique. The patient had an uneventful course and was discharged after 5 days. At his 2-month follow-up visit he remained asymptomatic and endoscopy revealed complete healing of the perforation. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2009, 72, 357-359). |
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