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.
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Department of Surgery, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York.
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Zarmakoupis
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Khalife
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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*