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Case Reports
. 1998 Feb;12(2):154-5.
doi: 10.1007/s004649900618.

Splenic hematoma. A rare complication of colonoscopy

P Reissman  1 , A L Durst
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Case Reports

Splenic hematoma. A rare complication of colonoscopy

P Reissman et al. Surg Endosc. 1998 Feb.

Abstract

An extremely rare yet potentially fatal complication of colonoscopy is reported. A 52-year-old female developed a splenic subcapsular hematoma following routine colonoscopy. Conservative treatment was successful. In the English literature, only 14 similar cases have been reported. Treatment of a splenic flexure lesion, previous surgery with splenocolic adhesions, and inflammatory bowel disease increase the risk of such a complication. Increased awareness by surgeons and gastroenterologists should lead to prompt treatment and favorable outcome.

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