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Post-colonoscopy splenic trauma: A report of a rare case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 70-year-old male developed a rare complication—splenic rupture—following an exploratory colonoscopy, which included polypectomy. Several hours post-procedure, he experienced severe abdominal pain, and a CT scan revealed a splenic rupture with significant bleeding. The patient received blood transfusions and underwent an urgent splenectomy, recovering without issues. Post-colonoscopy splenic rupture is an extremely rare but serious complication, often presenting 24-72 hours after the procedure, particularly following polypectomy. Management depends on the patient's hemodynamic stability, with splenectomy required in unstable cases

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17200235

Authors: Bennour, Omar, Tarif, Badr, Barchid, Anass, Jbilou, Aymane, Aggouri, Youness, Laalim, Sais Ait

Institution: Abdelmalek Essaâdi University

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7083301958

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