Successful endoscopic repair of an unusual colonic perforation following polypectomy using an endoclip device

Figure 1 Defective device captured after the offending procedure.

Figure 2 Transmural perforation of the colon, about 2 cm long and 3 cm from the polyp.

Figure 3 Two endoclips Olympus^® are endoscopically positioned to repair the perforation of the colonic wall.

Figure 4 Abdominal X-ray examination performed soon after the successful conclusion of the endoscopic procedure, showing bilateral sub-diaphragmatic free air.