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Case Reports
. 2021 Mar 24;14(3):e240253.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240253.

Splenic haematoma: a rare complication of colonoscopy

Ahmed Abdelrahim  1 , Omer Ali  2 , Arif Khawaja  2
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Case Reports

Splenic haematoma: a rare complication of colonoscopy

Ahmed Abdelrahim et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

Colonoscopy is the gold-standard tool to investigate the colon which also allows to biopsy or treat intraluminal pathologies. About 900 000 colonoscopies are performed annually in UK. It is considered a relatively safe procedure; however, some serious complications might take place. The common complications of colonoscopy are bleeding and perforation. Splenic injury is a rare complication of colonoscopy which can be fatal. Our case report describes a grade two subscapular splenic haematoma after routine colonoscopy that has been managed conservatively.

Keywords: General surgery; Surgery; Ultrasonography.

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Competing interests: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Coronal CT showing the haematoma on initial presentation
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Figure 2
Axial CT showing the haematoma on initial presentation.
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Figure 3
USS showing the haematoma on day 2 after admission.
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Figure 4
Showing resolving haematoma.
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