Repair of post polypectomy colonic perforation by Endoclip: a case report / Reparo de perfuração de cólon pós-polipectomia por Endoclip: relato de caso
J. coloproctol. (Rio J., Impr.)
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35(4): 227-229, Oct.-Dec. 2015. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A 73-year-old woman was admitted to evaluate for iron deficiency anemia, increased serum creatinine, and ascites. Her colonoscopy revealed a polyp at the junction of sigmoid and descending colon, and after polypectomy, a 6 mm colonic perforation was seen. The perforation was detected by radiography and CT scan; and beside conservative management and antibiotics, her perforation was closed by using Endoclip. The patient was observed and discharged from hospital without any surgery 5 days later, and in follow-up there was no problem regarding perforation. (AU)
RESUMO
Mulher, 73 anos, internada para avaliação para anemia ferropriva, com aumento da creatinina sérica e ascite. A colonoscopia revelou um pólipo na junção dos colos sigmoide e descendente e, em seguida à polipectomia, foi observada uma perfuração de 6 mm no cólon, comprovada por radiografias e tomografia computadorizada. Além do tratamento conservador e da antibioticoterapia, a perfuração foi ocluída com Endoclip. A paciente ficou sob observação e recebeu alta do hospital sem qualquer cirurgia 5 dias mais tarde. Durante o seguimento, não foram observados problemas com relação à perfuração. (AU)
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Main subject:
Surgical Instruments
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Colonic Polyps
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Intestinal Perforation
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. coloproctol. (Rio J., Impr.)
Journal subject:
Cirurgia
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Doenas Retais
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Doenas do Colo
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Gastroenterology
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Cirurgia
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Iran
Institution/Affiliation country:
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences/IR
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Qom University of Medical Sciences/IR
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