Colonoscopic perforation was considered to be present if any of the followings was observed: visualization of extra-intestinal structure during the endoscopic examination, presence of ...

On examination, he had a tender, distended abdomen with quiet bowel sounds. His CT scan on admission (figure ... A repeat CT scan (figures 2 and 3) showed a substantial perforation of the dilated ...

It is important to recognise the radiographic signs of pneumoperitoneum because bowel perforation usually requires surgical intervention. Patient morbidity and mortality is often significantly ...

There was no evidence of pneumoperitoneum and no dilated loops of bowel in the visualised upper ... It shows that IGM of LAGB can result in bowel obstruction and perforation over a decade after ...

Stercoral perforation is defined as “perforation of the bowel due to pressure from a faecal mass.” This is due to an accumulation of stool that has hardened and has remained in the bowel over a long ...

The detection of a localised fluid formation or of echogenic material between the bowel loops, however, is highly suspicious of bowel perforation.23 The detection of an intraperitoneal mass with a ...

the Bowel Cancer Screening System (BCSS). We have previously reported an NHSBCSP perforation rate of 0.06%, and risk factors for perforation. 1 This study aimed to (1) describe perforation ...

Signs of perforation (figures 4, 5 ... Triangle sign: when free air becomes trapped in between loops of bowel, it can give the appearance of triangular shapes. This is also commonly seen under the ...

Objectives To identify if NIPPVTr is an additional risk factor for development of intestinal perforation in preterm infants which may lead to modification of practice. Premature infants are more at ...

Background: Knowledge of the factors influencing colonoscopic perforation (CP) is of decisive importance, especially with regard to the avoidance or minimization of the perforations. The aim of ...