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Blowing off steam-Identifying bowel perforation after routine colonoscopy.

Murtaza S HussainSmit Sunil DeliwalaRohit GuptaMohammed Berrou
Published in: Clinical case reports (2021)
Colonoscopy is an effective procedure for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Perforation is a rare yet the most severe complication, identified by landmarks-double dolphin, triangle, or double-wall sign signifying air and intracolonic contents leaking into the peritoneal space. Prompt recognition and surgical intervention are imperative to avoid high mortality.
Keyphrases
  • randomized controlled trial
  • colorectal cancer screening
  • cardiovascular events
  • clinical practice
  • minimally invasive
  • early onset
  • cardiovascular disease