[Splenic rupture following colonoscopy: an unusual complication].
A case of splenic rupture after an uneventful diagnostic colonoscopy in a 68-year old man is reported. Conservative management of this complication was successful. Splenic rupture is a unique and severe complication of colonoscopy, which can rarely be managed conservatively.
Adamek
R J
RJ
Medizinische Klinik, Ruhr-Universität, St.-Josef-Hospital, Bochum.
Wegener
M
M
Schmidt-Heinevetter
G
G
Ricken
D
D
Jergas
M
M
D000368:Aged; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
Milzruptur nach Koloskopie: eine ungewöhnliche Komplikation.