Splenic rupture from colonoscopy. A report of two cases and review of the literature.
Title
Splenic rupture from colonoscopy. A report of two cases and review of the literature.
Creator
Espinal E A; Hoak T; Porter J A; Slezak F A
Publisher
Surgical endoscopy
Date
1997
1997-01
Description
Splenic injury after colonoscopy is rare. Only 15 cases previously have been reported in the English literature. Partial capsular avulsion is the proposed mechanism of injury. Any condition causing increased splenocolic adhesions may be a predisposing factor to splenic injury. Two cases of splenic injury following colonoscopy are reported in addition to a complete review of the literature.
Subject
Colonoscopy/*adverse effects; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Middle Aged; Spleen/injuries; Splenectomy; Splenic Rupture/*etiology/surgery; Tomography; X-Ray Computed
Identifier
Rights
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Citation
Espinal E A; Hoak T; Porter J A; Slezak F A, “Splenic rupture from colonoscopy. A report of two cases and review of the literature.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 19, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/3198.