Late presentation of splenic trauma after routine colonoscopy

Am J Gastroenterol. 1989 Apr;84(4):442-3.

Abstract

Splenic trauma is a rare complication of colonoscopy and is often not readily diagnosed. A computerized tomographic scan enabled us to diagnose splenic trauma without hematoperitoneum in a patient presenting with abdominal and left shoulder pain 10 days post-colonoscopy. The scan information and the patient's clinical status allowed for nonoperative treatment of the injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging
  • Spleen / injuries*
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Diseases / etiology
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed