ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Leveraging New Advances to Improve Patient Outcomes (Live and Virtual) | May 2024-Immediate Post-Endoscopic Management of Colonic Perforation

Immediate Post-Endoscopic Management of Colonic Perforation

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Dr. Shivangi Kothari, an expert in endoscopy and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester in New York, shared insights on immediate post-endoscopic management of colonic perforations. She emphasized the importance of early identification and management of complications during and after procedures to minimize risks for the patient. Discussing factors contributing to perforations, Dr. Kothari highlighted patient and procedure-related risks, stressing the need for vigilance and preparedness to address unexpected events. She detailed methods for intra-procedure identification and closure of perforations using tools like clips and suturing. The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, communication, and follow-up with patients post-procedure were also underscored. Dr. Kothari's comprehensive approach aims to enhance patient safety and outcomes in endoscopy procedures.

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Shivangi Kothari, MD, FASGE

Keywords

endoscopy

colonic perforations

immediate post-endoscopic management

complications

patient safety