| Literature DB >> 2009840 |
J Colarian1, M Alousi, R Calzada.
Abstract
A case of splenic rupture following therapeutic colonoscopy is described, and previously reported cases are reviewed. The occurrence of this event and the associated circumstances are often unpredictable. A high index of suspicion is the key to the diagnosis of this rare but potentially lethal complication.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 2009840 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010608
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endoscopy ISSN: 0013-726X Impact factor: 10.093