Splenic injury as a complication of colonoscopy and polypectomy. Report of a case and review of the literature.
Injury to the spleen is a rare complication of colonoscopy and polypectomy. The danger of this unusual complication is real and its early recognition and proper management are essential to a favorable outcome. A case of injury to the spleen requiring splenectomy following colonoscopy and polypectomy is reported and discussed. Review of the literature by the authors revealed only six similar cases.
Department of Surgery, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York.
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D000368:Aged; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000601:surgery; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries*