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.

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%).

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

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Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding was the major indication for emergency endoscopy. Fifteen colonic perforations (0.15%) were identified; 14 from colonoscopy and one from flexible sigmoidoscopy.