Splenic rupture as a complication of colonoscopy: Report of a case

Aravind Pothula; Joshua Lampert; Haggi Mazeh; David Eisenberg; Han Yu Shen

doi:10.1007/s00595-008-3977-2

Splenic rupture as a complication of colonoscopy: Report of a case

Aravind Pothula, Joshua Lampert, Haggi Mazeh, David Eisenberg, Han Yu Shen

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Abstract

Colonoscopy is a common procedure with the rare complication of a splenic injury. The proposed mechanism of injury is excessive splenocolic ligament traction. The diagnosis is made by computed tomography and the treatment is determined by the patient's stability. Here we report a case of splenic injury during colonoscopy with failure to manage conservatively. A review of the literature and suggested guidelines are also provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	68-71
Number of pages	4
Journal	Surgery Today
Volume	40
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-008-3977-2
State	Published - Jan 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Colonoscopy
Complication
Spleen

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Surgery

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