title: Foregut and colonic perforations: practical measures to prevent and assess them.
abstract: Acute endoscopic perforations of the foregut and colon are rare but can have devastating consequences. There are several principles and practices that can lower the risk of perforation and guide the endoscopist in early assessment when they do occur. Mastery of these principles will lead to overall improved patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Capital Health Center for Digestive Health, Two Capital Way, Suite 380, Pennington, NJ 08534, USA. Electronic address: jrogart@capitalhealth.org.
authors.forename: Jason N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Rogart
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries
keywords: Colon; Colonoscopy; Complication; Endoscopy; Foregut; Perforation