Splenic laceration after routine colonoscopy, a case report of a rare iatrogenic complication

Authors

Shuo Li, Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, USA.Follow
Nishant Gupta, Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606, USA.Follow
Yogesh Kumar, Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, USA.Follow
Frank Mele, Department of Radiology, Yale New Haven Health at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Translational gastroenterology and hepatology

Abstract

Colonoscopy is a common and routine procedure performed in the United States, most commonly performed for screening of colorectal cancer. Although colonoscopy is considered a safe procedure, it is associated with complications including intestinal hemorrhage and perforation. Splenic trauma, such as laceration or even complete rupture is a rarely reported, but potentially fatal complication if undetected. We present a case of splenic laceration with subcapsular hematoma status post routine colonoscopy. Fortunately, patient was able to be managed medically, without further operative intervention. We will also review the available literature related to this rare iatrogenic complication.

First Page

49

DOI

10.21037/tgh.2017.04.11

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Recommended Citation

Li, Shuo; Gupta, Nishant; Kumar, Yogesh; and Mele, Frank, "Splenic laceration after routine colonoscopy, a case report of a rare iatrogenic complication" (2017). Radiology. 83.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/radiology/83

Identifier

28616605 (pubmed); PMC5460104 (pmc); 10.21037/tgh.2017.04.11 (doi); tgh-02-2017.04.11 (pii)