Iatrogenic splenic injury following colonoscopy: Case example and review of current literature

We present a case of a patient with splenic rupture less than 24 hours post colonoscopy, who recovered following splenectomy, as well as literature review of similar cases.

Source: International Journal of Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: G. Hui Chin Lim, K. Eng, J. Hui Yee Lim, P. Hong Tan, S. Khan, B. Campbell Source Type: research