2016
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.8242.1
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Case Report: Rectal perforation during CT colonography

Abstract: IntroductionComputer tomography colonoscopy (CTC) is an increasingly prevalent procedure for the investigation of colorectal symptoms, or as a component of colorectal cancer screening.  It is considered a low risk procedure, however colonic perforation is a recognized significant complication.Case ReportWe report the case of an 81-year-old female patient who underwent CTC after failed optical colonoscopy as part of routine colorectal cancer screening.  Perforation of the rectum with surrounding pararectal air … Show more

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“…Assessing pain tensity during those procedures should not be neglected. Though reporting rectal pain in CT colonoscopy was limited, rectal perforation during CT colonoscopy was reported [ 36 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Assessing pain tensity during those procedures should not be neglected. Though reporting rectal pain in CT colonoscopy was limited, rectal perforation during CT colonoscopy was reported [ 36 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%