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A different type of perforation: appendicitis after colonoscopy.
- Source :
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JRSM open [JRSM Open] 2018 Dec 03; Vol. 9 (12), pp. 2054270418815108. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Dec 03 (Print Publication: 2018). - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Physicians who perform colonoscopy should consider appendicitis in the differential diagnosis of post procedure abdominal pain. Diagnostic laparoscopy is a safe adjunct for evaluation in patients with suspected perforation after colonoscopy. It is important that all physicians be aware of this complication to ensure prompt diagnosis and intervention.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2054-2704
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- JRSM open
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 30574335
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2054270418815108