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Splenic injury as a complication of colonoscopy and polypectomy

Report of a case and review of the literature

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

Injury to the spleen is a rare complication of colonoscopy and polypectomy. The danger of this unusual complication is real and its early recognition and proper management are essential to a favorable outcome. A case of injury to the spleen requiring splenectomy following colonoscopy and polypectomy is reported and discussed. Review of the literature by the authors revealed only six similar cases.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York

    Naishad M. Doctor M.D., Frank Monteleone M.D., Constantino Zarmakoupis M.D. & Michael Khalife M.D.

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Doctor, N.M., Monteleone, F., Zarmakoupis, C. et al. Splenic injury as a complication of colonoscopy and polypectomy. Dis Colon Rectum 30, 967–968 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02554287

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