title: Rectal diverticular perforation complicating diagnostic colonoscopy: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Abstract   The presence of retroperitoneal, mediastinal, and subcutaneous emphysema due to rectal diverticular perforation during diagnostic colonoscopy has not been reported. Further, the management of colonoscopic perforation remains a controversial issue. In this case report, the authors discuss the importance of recognizing this rare complication after colonoscopy and its response to conservative treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Kwang Dae
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Sun Il
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Hong Young
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Moon
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology