Splenic Injury After a Screening Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a safe and routinely performed procedure worldwide. However, complications such as bleeding and perforation can occur. Splenic injury after a colonoscopy is a rare complication. We present the case of a 71-year-old woman who presented to the ED due to abdominal pain after undergoing a...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-11, Vol.14 (11), p.e31004
Main Authors: Aleem, Muhammad S, Ponnekanti, Sravan, Lamichhane, Bikal, Anwar, Maheen, Ghimire, Subash, Kolade, Victor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case reports
Colonoscopy
Gastroenterology
Hematoma
Hemoglobin
Hospitals
Internal Medicine
Mortality
Pain
Patients
Trauma
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Summary:Colonoscopy is a safe and routinely performed procedure worldwide. However, complications such as bleeding and perforation can occur. Splenic injury after a colonoscopy is a rare complication. We present the case of a 71-year-old woman who presented to the ED due to abdominal pain after undergoing a screening colonoscopy. An abdominal CT scan showed a grade III splenic injury with a subcapsular hematoma. She was successfully managed conservatively. Splenic injuries after colonoscopy are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A low threshold of suspicion and timely diagnosis can improve outcomes.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.31004