title: Mid-ileal perforation secondary to colonoscopy.
abstract: Perforation of the bowel is a known complication of colonoscopy. Ileal perforation is a very rare complication of this procedure. We present a previously unreported case of double ileal perforation following colonoscopy secondary to dense, fixed pelvic adhesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wright State University and Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio 45409.
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Nemeh
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Ranzinger
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Dutro
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*