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    • Colorectal Surgery

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    • Iatrogenic colonic perforations are a rare but serious complication of colonoscopy.
    • Reported incidence rates vary widely, necessitating further investigation into risk factors and management.

    Observation:

    • A retrospective analysis of 1,953 colonoscopies revealed four colonic perforations (0.2% incidence).
    • None of the perforations occurred during therapeutic procedures.
    • Diagnosis occurred intra-procedurally in two cases and within 24 hours in the other two.

    Findings:

    • All four patients required laparotomy for repair, with three undergoing segmental colonic resections.
    • Surgical repair involved primary anastomosis in one case and terminal colostomy in two.
    • One patient with generalized peritonitis had a perforation suture with a protective lateral colostomy.
    • Risk factors identified include advanced age (>75 years), female gender, lower BMI, comorbidities, and diverticulitis.

    Implications:

    • Despite the need for surgical intervention, no major post-operative morbidity or mortality was recorded.
    • Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
    • Identifying and mitigating risk factors can help reduce the incidence of colonoscopic perforations.