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A case of delayed perforation after cold snare polypectomy treated conservatively by endoscopic clip closure

  • Toshifumi Iida,
  • Yohei Minato,
  • Susumu Banjoya,
  • Tomoya Kimura,
  • Koichi Furuta,
  • Shinya Nagae,
  • Yohei Ito,
  • Hiroshi Yamazaki,
  • Nao Takeuchi,
  • Shunya Takayanagi,
  • Yuki Kano,
  • Takashi Sakuno,
  • Kohei Ono,
  • Ken Ohata

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/deo2.302
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. n/a – n/a

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Abstract We present the case of a 45‐year‐old man who underwent a screening total colonoscopy and developed delayed perforation after a cold snare polypectomy in the descending colon and sigmoid colon. The patient developed abdominal pain and was referred to our department for further evaluation and treatment. On clinical examination, we noted lower abdominal tenderness, mild rebound pain, and elevated levels of inflammatory markers. Abdominal contrast‐enhanced computed tomography confirmed the presence of free air in the abdomen. Since there were no signs of peritoneal inflammation and the vital signs were stable, we planned to perform endoscopic clip closure of the perforated area. The patient's symptoms improved with conservative management thereafter, including fasting, fluid replacement, and antibiotic administration. The patient was discharged on the 6th hospital day. In this case report, we discuss the usefulness of endoscopic clip closure in managing delayed perforation.

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