title: Splenic trauma as a complication of colonoscopy.
abstract: Thirteen cases of splenic injury during colonoscopy have been reported. We report the first case associated with colonic perforation and discuss the risk factors and etiology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Viamonte
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wulkan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Irani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology