Acute Abdominal Pain Following Optical Colonoscopy: CT Findings and Clinical Considerations.

Abstract

Optical colonoscopy is a common procedure; more than 14 million are performed annually in the United States. Serious colonoscopy complications are uncommon, but they can be life-threatening if not quickly recognized. Optical colonoscopy complications that can be detected at CT include bowel perforation, postprocedural hemorrhage, postpolypectomy syndrome, splenic injury, appendicitis, and diverticulitis. Radiologist awareness of optical colonoscopy complications seen at CT is imperative for appropriate diagnosis and prompt patient management.