Iatrogenic Perforations During Colonoscopy In a Portuguese Population: A Study Including In and Out-Of-Hospital Procedures

Introduction: The risk of iatrogenic perforations in colonoscopy is not negligible. Experience with endoscopic closure of perforations is increasing and new devices for this purpose are being released, making endoscopy a therapeutic option. National data regarding iatrogenic perforations is scarce a...

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Main Authors: Sara Campos, Pedro Amaro, Francisco Portela, Carlos Sofia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-07-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2341454516300163