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Delayed Splenic Rupture 48 Hours After a Colonoscopy: A Case Report.
Parthena Samara1, Sergios Konstantinidis1, Anastasios Katsourakis1
1General Surgery, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Gennimatas-Agios Dimitrios", Thessaloniki, GRC.
Cureus
|February 19, 2026
Summary
Splenic rupture is a rare but serious complication after colonoscopy. Physicians should suspect splenic injury in patients with abdominal pain and anemia post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Splenic rupture is an uncommon but life-threatening complication following colonoscopy.
- Risk factors include endoscopist technique, patient positioning, and patient-specific anatomical or pathological factors.
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