title: Complications of flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy. A conceptual approach.
abstract: This paper presents an overview of the potential risks associated with the use of the flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscope. A reasonable review of the literature on endoscopy reveals few instances of admitted complications. We draw upon a decade of personal observations and experience with over 10,000 examinations to substantiate the actual and potential hazards of flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy. A conceptual approach to recognizing and avoiding the consequences of complications is presented.
authors.affiliation: Division of Colorectal Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marks
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Borenstein
mesh_terms: D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D020694:Sigmoidoscopes; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*