Background Although rare, perforation following an enema used to treat constipation is a dangerous complication. However, no recommendations or guidelines for enema use are available. So, in common clinical practice, the diagnostic approach and the treatment are not standardized. In an attempt to resolve this clinical dilemma associated with high mortality and potential medicolegal claims for malpractice, we have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting on colorectal perforation secondary to enema use for adult patients with constipation.
THE TIP OF ICEBERG OF COLORECTAL PERFORATION FROM ENEMA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META- ANALYSIS
PIERGIORGIO FEDELI;
2020-01-01
Abstract
Background Although rare, perforation following an enema used to treat constipation is a dangerous complication. However, no recommendations or guidelines for enema use are available. So, in common clinical practice, the diagnostic approach and the treatment are not standardized. In an attempt to resolve this clinical dilemma associated with high mortality and potential medicolegal claims for malpractice, we have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting on colorectal perforation secondary to enema use for adult patients with constipation.File in questo prodotto:
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