Moderate Splenic Injury Caused by Colonoscopy

  • Ayaki Kana
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Higashiyama Masaaki
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Oguro Takuma
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Ito Suguru
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Tanemoto Rina
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Tomioka Akira
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Nishimura Hiroyuki
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Yoshidome Yuta
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Tahara Hiroyuki
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Narimatsu Kazuyuki
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Komoto Shunsuke
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Tomita Kengo
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan
  • Hokari Ryota
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Defense Medical College, Japan

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<p>Little is known about iatrogenic splenic injury (SI) as an adverse event after colonoscopy. SI is sometimes fatal because of hemorrhaging. We herein report a man who developed SI after colonoscopy. He recovered conservatively. His history of left hydronephrosis and insertion with a maximally stiffened scope were suspected as possible risk factors. Endoscopists should consider the possibility of SI when they encounter patients suffering from left-sided abdominal pain after colonoscopy. Careful interview concerning the medical history and gentle maneuvering around the splenic flexure can help avoid SI. </p>

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  • Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine 63 (3), 379-383, 2024-02-01

    The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine

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