Management of iatrogenic colonic perforation: our experience

Iatrogenic colon perforation is one of the most pernicious complications for patients undergoing endoscopic screening or therapy. It is a serious but rare complication of colonoscopy. However, with the expansion of the indications for endoscopic therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, the frequency of colorectal perforation has increased. The methods for treating this complication vary, including conservative treatment, surgical treatment, laparoscopy, and endoscopy. In this review, we describe our clinical experience.