Foregut and colonic perforations: practical measures to prevent and assess them

Jason N Rogart

doi:10.1016/j.giec.2014.09.004

Foregut and colonic perforations: practical measures to prevent and assess them

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2015 Jan;25(1):9-27. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2014.09.004.

Author

Jason N Rogart¹

Affiliation

¹ Capital Health Center for Digestive Health, Two Capital Way, Suite 380, Pennington, NJ 08534, USA. Electronic address: jrogart@capitalhealth.org.

PMID: 25442955
DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2014.09.004

Abstract

Acute endoscopic perforations of the foregut and colon are rare but can have devastating consequences. There are several principles and practices that can lower the risk of perforation and guide the endoscopist in early assessment when they do occur. Mastery of these principles will lead to overall improved patient outcomes.

Keywords: Colon; Colonoscopy; Complication; Endoscopy; Foregut; Perforation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Competence
Colon / injuries
Duodenum / injuries
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects*
Esophageal Perforation / etiology*
Esophageal Perforation / prevention & control*
Gastrointestinal Tract / surgery
Humans
Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
Intestinal Perforation / prevention & control*
Rectum / injuries
Stomach / injuries