title: Colonoscopic perforation.
abstract: Perforation is an uncommon but important complication of colonoscopy. This review looks at the incidence, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, North Middlesex University Hospital, London N18 1QX.
authors.forename: Alok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tiwari
authors.forename: Luke
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Melegros
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors