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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • A 57-year-old woman with a history of duodenopancreatectomy presented with abdominal pain post-colonoscopy.
  • Nonspecific left upper quadrant pain radiating to the shoulder suggested intra-abdominal injury.

Observation:

  • Initial evaluation excluded colon perforation.
  • Ultrasound and CT scans identified a covered splenic rupture.

Findings:

  • The patient was initially managed conservatively with monitoring in the ICU.
  • Hemodynamic instability prompted an exploratory laparotomy and splenic repair (splenorrhaphy).

Implications:

  • Splenic rupture is a rare but serious complication of colonoscopy.
  • Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing this potentially life-threatening condition.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering splenic injury in patients with abdominal pain after colonoscopy.