RT Journal
A1 Gores PF, Simso LA
T1 SPlenic injury during colonoscopy
JF Archives of Surgery
JO Archives of Surgery
YR 1989
FD November 1
VO 124
IS 11
SP 1342
OP 1342
DO 10.1001/archsurg.1989.01410110104021
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1989.01410110104021
AB • Splenic injury was associated with a flexible fiberoptic colonoscopy and required an urgent splenectomy. Injuries to viscera other than the colon during colonoscopy are rare, and the diagnosis is frequently delayed. Excessive traction on the splenocolic ligament or on preexisting adhesions, resulting in capsular tears, is the presumed mechanism of injury. Although computed tomography may be helpful, the greatest aid to an early diagnosis is the knowledge that this complication may occur.(Arch Surg. 1989;124:1342)