Endoscopic treatment of a foreign body-associated colonic perforation

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Morais, R (Author) Other; Marques, M (Author) Other; Macedo G (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Colorectal Disease

Vol. 35

Pages: 165-167

ISSN: 0179-1958

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00R-N37

DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03465-1

Abstract (EN): Background Although the ingestion of foreign bodies is relatively common in the general population, intestinal perforation is rare but usually requires emergent surgery. Case presentation We report a case of an 87-year-old woman that presented with a foreign body-associated colonic diverticular perforation. After multidisciplinary discussion, the foreign body was removed and the perforation was closed using an over-the-scope-clip. Percutaneous drainage of an adjacent intra-abdominal collection was performed. The patient had a favorable clinical evolution and was discharged 15 days after the endoscopic procedure. Conclusion This case highlights the possible growing role of endoscopic treatment of foreign body-associated colonic perforations, especially in high-risk surgical patients.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Dissemination

No. of pages: 3