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Title
Our experience with endoscopic repair of large colonoscopic perforations and review of the literature.
Authors
Trecca, A; Gaj, F; Gagliardi, G
Abstract
Colonic perforation is the most severe complication of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Recently successful closure with endoscopic clips has been reported. However large (>10 mm) perforations and perforations occurring during diagnostic colonoscopy are considered a contraindication to endoscopic closure.
Publication
Techniques in coloproctology, 2008, Vol 12, Issue 4, p315