A different type of perforation: appendicitis after colonoscopy.

Authors :: Jambhekar A
Robinson S
Lindborg R
Rucinski J
Borriello R
Source :: 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
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.