CT findings of gross perforation and peritonitis are significant factors associated with surgery in delayed perforation after endoscopic tumor resection. These factors can guide patients towards an appropriate treatment plan, with a low rate of 0.50% experiencing delayed perforation. Clinical factors and pneumoperitoneum amount were not significant predictors for surgery, emphasizing the importance of imaging findings in decision-making.
Journal Article by Heo S, Huh J, Kim JK and Lee KM in J Clin Gastroenterol
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