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Review
. 1992 Jun;2(2):154-7.

Splenic trauma as a complication of colonoscopy

M Viamonte  1 , M Wulkan, H Irani
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  • PMID: 1341527
Review

Splenic trauma as a complication of colonoscopy

M Viamonte et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1992 Jun.

Abstract

Thirteen cases of splenic injury during colonoscopy have been reported. We report the first case associated with colonic perforation and discuss the risk factors and etiology.

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