title: Splenic trauma during colonoscopy.
abstract: A case of splenic rupture following therapeutic colonoscopy is described, and previously reported cases are reviewed. The occurrence of this event and the associated circumstances are often unpredictable. A high index of suspicion is the key to the diagnosis of this rare but potentially lethal complication.
authors.affiliation: V. A. Medical Center, Dept. of Gastroenterology, Allen Park, MI.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Colarian
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alousi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Calzada
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*