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Colonial Wig Pancreaticojejunostomy
Published on: March 12, 2019
[Colonoscopic perforation: 6 cases in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire]
R Lebeau1, A B F Kassi, S K Yénon
1Service de Chirurgie Viscérale et Digestive CHU de Cocody, Abidjan. lebeauroger@yahoo.fr
Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
|June 24, 2011
Summary
Colonoscopic perforation is a rare but severe complication. Early recognition and prompt treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes and preventing mortality.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Medical Device Safety
Context:
- Colonoscopy is a common diagnostic procedure.
- Iatrogenic injuries, such as colon perforation, can occur.
- Management of colonoscopic perforation requires prompt diagnosis and intervention.
Purpose:
- To describe the diagnostic and therapeutic management of colonoscopic perforations.
- To identify risk factors associated with colonoscopic perforations.
- To analyze outcomes of surgical interventions for colonoscopic perforations.
Summary:
- A review of 6 patients undergoing surgery for colonoscopic perforation revealed that all perforations occurred during diagnostic colonoscopies.
- While most perforations were recognized immediately and occurred during procedures by experienced endoscopists with good colon preparation, delayed diagnosis and comorbidities contributed to mortality in two cases.
- Surgical repair techniques varied, including simple closure, closure with colostomy, and bowel resection with anastomosis.
Impact:
- Highlights the severe nature of colonoscopic perforations, emphasizing the need for early detection and treatment.
- Underscores the importance of operator training and skillful technique in preventing colonoscopic perforations.
- Provides insights into surgical management strategies and factors influencing outcomes in patients with colonoscopic perforations.
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