Risks, time trends, and mortality of colonoscopy-induced perforation in hospitalized patients.
Rajat GargAmandeep SinghKeerat R AhujaBabu P MohanShri J K RaviBo ShenDonald F KirbyMiguel RegueiroPublished in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2020)
Our study suggests that the risk of CIP was highest in elderly patients, Caucasians, those with inflammatory bowel disease, end-stage renal disease, and after polypectomy. Recognizing the factors associated with CIP may lead to informed discussion about risks and benefits of inpatient colonoscopy.