Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Traumatic Splenic Injury after Screening Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a widespread diagnostic and therapeutic procedure. The most common complications include bleeding and perforation. Splenic rupture following colonoscopy is rarely encountered and is most likely secondary to traction on the splenocolic ligament. Exploratory laparotomy and splenectomy i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-09-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/343428 |