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Splenic rupture as a complication of colonoscopy
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Splenic rupture as a complication of colonoscopy
Indian J Gastroenterol.
2005 Nov-Dec.
Abstract
Splenic rupture is a rare but potentially lethal complication of colonoscopy. We report a 66-year-old man who developed abdominal pain 6 hours after diagnostic colonoscopy. His clinical status deteriorated rapidly. Splenic rupture was identified at laparotomy. He recovered after surgery.
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