Do colon perforations from colonoscopy mandate surgical repair

Do colon perforations from colonoscopy mandate surgical repair? 

Not all perforations require surgery. Sound clinical judgment is critical. Limited controlled perforations with minimal contamination generally seal spontaneously. Signs of systemic illness (tachycardia, fever, hypotension, increasing abdominal pain) generally require surgery

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