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[Splenic injury after sigmoidoscopy]

Kevin Afshari1, Mogens Tornby Stender, Ole Thorlacius-Ussing

  • 1Gastroenterologisk Afdeling A, Aalborg Universitetshospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9100 Aalborg. kevinaf86@gmail.com.

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|January 24, 2015
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Sigmoidoscopy, a common colon and rectal endoscopic procedure, carries a rare risk of splenic injury. This case report details a splenic injury occurring after a sigmoidoscopy in a 48-year-old male patient.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy are routine procedures for diagnosing and treating colorectal conditions.
  • While generally safe, these endoscopic interventions carry risks, including bleeding and perforation.
  • A rare but potentially fatal complication is splenic injury.

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