CT Findings Predicting Surgery in Delayed Perforation After Endoscopic Tumor Resection

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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