Rupture of spleen post colonoscopy

Authors

• Nidal A. Younes, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, PO Box 13024, Amman, Jordan 11942. Fax. +962 (6) 5353388. E-mail: mahm2000{at}hotmail.com
• Mahmoud I. Al-Ardah, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, PO Box 13024, Amman, Jordan 11942. Fax. +962 (6) 5353388. E-mail: mahm2000{at}hotmail.com
• Salam S. Daradkeh, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, PO Box 13024, Amman, Jordan 11942. Fax. +962 (6) 5353388. E-mail: mahm2000{at}hotmail.com

Abstract

We review an interesting case of elective colonoscopy for rectal bleeding in a 68-year-old woman complicated by splenic rupture. She was managed by aggressive fluid and blood resuscitation followed by splenectomy. She had a smooth recovery and was discharged home 4 days after admission. The extreme rarity and interesting clinical course of the patient are discussed.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1095

Last Page

1097

Recommended Citation

Younes, Nidal A.; Al-Ardah, Mahmoud I.; and Daradkeh, Salam S. (2009) "Rupture of spleen post colonoscopy," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 30: Iss. 8, Article 20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4809