Electrical ileal perforation: an unusual complication of colonoscopy.
A case of electrical burn perforation of the ileum is described, occurring after colonoscopic snare polypectomy from the left colon. An adequate explanation of the cause of this complication has yet to be determined.
D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology*; D003106:Colon; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged