Perforación vaginal iatrogénica tras colonoscopia virtual / Latrogenic vaginal perforation after computed tomographic colonography
Rev. esp. investig. quir
; 17(4): 175-176, oct.-dic. 2014. ilus
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in Es
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-131730
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ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
RESUMEN
La colonoscopia virtual o colonografía por tomografía computarizada (TC) es una alternativa potencial a la colonoscopia convencional para la detección de pólipos y cáncer colorrectal. Presentamos un caso inusual de perforación iatrogénica vaginal durante una colonoscopia virtual. El paciente fue tratado con medidas conservadoras sin complicaciones. El presente caso es el primero en la literatura de perforación vaginal iatrogénica debido a la introducción del catéter de Foley a través de la vagina durante la realización de una colonografía por TC. La perforación vaginal es una complicación rara, fácilmente evitable con una correcta exploración clínica
ABSTRACT
Computed tomographic colonography is a potential alternative to conventional colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal polyps and cancers. We present an unusual case of iatrogenic vaginal perforation during a computed tomographic colonography. The patient was managed with conservative treatment without complications. The present case is the first in the literature of iatrogenic vaginal perforation due to the introduction of the Foley's catheter through vagina during the accomplishment of a computed tomographic colonography. Vaginal perforation is a rare complication, easily avoidable with a correct clinical exploration
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Collection:
06-national
/
ES
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Vagina
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Colonography, Computed Tomographic
/
Metronidazole
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Es
Journal:
Rev. esp. investig. quir
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article