title: [Splenic injury after sigmoidoscopy].
abstract: Endoscopy of colon and rectum is a commonly used diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, which is generally safe although complications such as bleeding and perforation occur. There is, however, a small risk of splenic injury with potentially lethal outcome. We describe a case of splenic injury after sigmoidoscopy in a 48-year-old male.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterologisk Afdeling A, Aalborg Universitetshospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9100 Aalborg. kevinaf86@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Afshari
authors.forename: Mogens Tornby
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Stender
authors.forename: Ole
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Thorlacius-Ussing
mesh_terms: D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy