Repair of iatrogenic large colon perforation using laparoscopic methods. Case report and review of the literature

Iatrogenic perforation of the colon during elective colonoscopy is a serious complication. Surgical treatment remains the standard of care. We report a patient with a large colonic perforation that occurred during a screening colonoscopy, successfully repaired with laparoscopic methods. Although the...

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Published in:Middle East journal of digestive diseases 2010-09, Vol.2 (2), p.110-115
Main Authors: Nazari, S, Khosroshahi, Sm, Khedmat, H, Azhie, F
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Language:English
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Summary:Iatrogenic perforation of the colon during elective colonoscopy is a serious complication. Surgical treatment remains the standard of care. We report a patient with a large colonic perforation that occurred during a screening colonoscopy, successfully repaired with laparoscopic methods. Although the safety and efficacy of this approach is not entirely established, laparoscopy can be used to treat iatrogenic colonic perforation when the defect is readily recognized, easily accessible for closure and the bowel preparation is excellent. A laparoscopic approach to treat iatrogenic colon perforation results in decreased morbidity and hospital stay, in addition to a shorter incision length compared to an open method. In those cases where it is feasible and the surgical skill exists, a laparoscopic attempt at colon repair should probably be the initial clinical approach..
ISSN:2008-5230
2008-5249