Results: Over a 3.5-year period, 10,124 endoscopic procedures of the colon (8,987 colonoscopies and 1,137 flexible sigmoidoscopies) were performed. There were 15 colonic perforations (0.15%).

Traditionally, surgical intervention has been the standard treatment for these perforations; however, recent advancements in endoscopic techniques have opened new avenues for non-surgical management.

1. Paspatis GA, Dumonceau J, Barthet M, et al.: Diagnosis and management of iatrogenic endoscopic perforations: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ( ESGE ) Position Statement.

Endoscopy is a very important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in medical practice, offering invaluable insights into ...

The authors described in detail their experiences with the over the scope clip (OTSC) (1). Endoscopic clip application was reportedly the most studied procedure. Stent treatment was mentioned in ...

The primary end points of the study were endoscopic perforation of the colon. Risk factors for such a complication were then analyzed. The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee.