Postpolypectomy Electrocoagulation Syndrome: A Mimicker of Colonic Perforation
Joint Authors
Benson, Brian C.
Myers, Jonathan J.
Laczek, Jeffrey T.
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Postpolypectomy electrocoagulation syndrome is a rare complication of polypectomy with electrocautery and is characterized by a transmural burn of the colon wall.
Patients typically present within 12 hours after the procedure with symptoms mimicking colonic perforation.
Presented is the case of a 56-year-old man who developed abdominal pain six hours after colonoscopy during which polypectomy was performed using snare cautery.
CT imaging of the abdomen revealed circumferential thickening of the wall of the transverse colon without evidence of free air.
The patient was treated conservatively as an outpatient and had resolution of his pain over the following four days.
Recognition of the diagnosis and understanding of the treatment are important to avoid unnecessary exploratory laparotomy or hospitalization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Benson, Brian C.& Myers, Jonathan J.& Laczek, Jeffrey T.. 2013. Postpolypectomy Electrocoagulation Syndrome: A Mimicker of Colonic Perforation. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005657
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Benson, Brian C.…[et al.]. Postpolypectomy Electrocoagulation Syndrome: A Mimicker of Colonic Perforation. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005657
American Medical Association (AMA)
Benson, Brian C.& Myers, Jonathan J.& Laczek, Jeffrey T.. Postpolypectomy Electrocoagulation Syndrome: A Mimicker of Colonic Perforation. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005657
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005657