Foregut and colonic perforations: practical measures to prevent and assess them.

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am

Capital Health Center for Digestive Health, Two Capital Way, Suite 380, Pennington, NJ 08534, USA. Electronic address:

Published: January 2015

Acute endoscopic perforations of the foregut and colon are rare but can have devastating consequences. There are several principles and practices that can lower the risk of perforation and guide the endoscopist in early assessment when they do occur. Mastery of these principles will lead to overall improved patient outcomes.

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