| Literature DB >> 3691271 |
N M Doctor1, F Monteleone, C Zarmakoupis, M Khalife.
Abstract
Injury to the spleen is a rare complication of colonoscopy and polypectomy. The danger of this unusual complication is real and its early recognition and proper management are essential to a favorable outcome. A case of injury to the spleen requiring splenectomy following colonoscopy and polypectomy is reported and discussed. Review of the literature by the authors revealed only six similar cases.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3691271 DOI: 10.1007/bf02554287
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dis Colon Rectum ISSN: 0012-3706 Impact factor: 4.585