ArticleCureus2025
Behind the Ink: Unmasking Asymptomatic Micro-perforations Following Endoscopic Tattooing.
Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Endoscopic tattooing is a valuable tool for identifying gastrointestinal lesions following initial discovery during endoscopy. Although generally considered safe, with minimal complications, routine post-procedure imaging is not practiced, and the detection of micro-perforation after tattooing is even rarer. We present a case of a 49-year-old male who underwent a colonoscopy for a workup of anemia, revealing a malignant-appearing mass in the ascending colon. The lesion was tattooed for further assessment. A follow-up CT scan for evaluation of metastatic disease incidentally demonstrated acute inflammatory changes and trace gas, consistent with micro-perforation. The patient was asymptomatic and hemodynamically stable on supportive treatment, with subsequent successful recovery. Therefore, close observation without additional interventions could be considered in patients with incidental micro-perforations and no symptoms. A large-scale study is needed to further demonstrate the correlation between endoscopic tattooing and micro-perforations to avoid unnecessary extensive evaluation.
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