It is reported an unstated period of time following a colon screening procedure using a evis exera iii xenon light source, the patient developed abdominal distention and severe abdominal discomfort-worse on the right.A post-procedure perforation was discovered.The patient was taken for an emergent exploratory laparotomy with abdominal irrigation and right hemicolectomy.The patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital (b)(6) 2020.It is the provider's opinion that the olympus clv-190 could have potentially caused or contributed to the event as the airflow was set on high.
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