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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopy
  • Pancreatology

Background:

  • Colonoscopy is a common endoscopic procedure for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis.
  • Post-colonoscopy abdominal pain is typically benign and self-limiting.
  • Acute pancreatitis is a rare but serious condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas.

Observation:

  • A healthy male developed acute abdominal pain and emesis shortly after an elective screening colonoscopy.
  • Initial investigations, including abdominal X-ray, ruled out perforation.
  • Laboratory tests revealed elevated amylase and lipase levels, indicative of pancreatitis.

Findings:

  • The patient had no pre-existing risk factors for pancreatitis.
  • The presumed cause was mechanical and pressure trauma during colonoscopy, particularly at the splenic flexure.
  • This trauma may have affected the pancreatic tail due to its anatomical proximity.

Implications:

  • Acute pancreatitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis for post-colonoscopy abdominal pain, especially when common causes are excluded.
  • Endoscopic techniques should aim to minimize mechanical stress and excessive insufflation.
  • Further investigation into the incidence and specific mechanisms of post-colonoscopy pancreatitis is warranted.