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Retroperitoneal abscess complicating colonoscopy polypectomy.

B Ostyn, E Bercoff, N D Manchon

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum

|March 1, 1987

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A rare complication following colonoscopic polypectomy can be a rectal perforation, leading to a retroperitoneal abscess. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this serious, though infrequent, adverse event.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Gastroenterology
Colorectal Surgery

Background:

Colonoscopic polypectomy is a common procedure for colorectal cancer prevention.
Complications, though rare, can occur and require prompt recognition.

Observation:

A patient presented with a retroperitoneal abscess.
The abscess was found to be caused by a rectal perforation.

Findings:

The rectal perforation was a direct result of a prior colonoscopic polypectomy.
This represents a delayed diagnosis of a post-polypectomy complication.

Implications:

Early detection and management of post-polypectomy rectal perforation are crucial.
This case underscores the need for vigilance in patients with abdominal symptoms after colonoscopy.

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