Colonoscopic Splenic Injury: A Simplified Radiologic Approach

oleh: Tara Chen, Qiu Tong, Alexander Kurchin

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2016-01-01

Deskripsi

Colonoscopy is a commonly performed procedure for diagnosis and treatment of large bowel diseases. Recognized complications include bleeding and perforation. Splenic injury during colonoscopy is a rare complication. We report a case of a 73-year-old woman who presented with left-sided abdominal pain after colonoscopy with finding of splenic injury on CT scan. She was managed conservatively. We discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to colonoscopic splenic injury.