2020
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.10531
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Abstract: Colonoscopy is a routine procedure performed worldwide, nevertheless, a small risk of splenic injury, often underestimated , is still present. As a matter of fact, the diagnosis may be delayed, leading to a rising risk of morbidity and mortality. This paper describes a case of conservative treatment of colonoscopy-associated splenic injury. A 57-year-old woman presented with worsening pain in the upper left abdominal quadrant; she had radiation therapy to the ipsilateral subscapular region, and a diagnostic co… Show more

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“…In some cases, with the iatrogenic splenic injury of less severe grade, conservative management with IV fluids, blood transfusions and intensive care unit monitoring have been adequate to manage the patient [ 6 , 7 , 10 , 12 ]. In those cases, the patient did not have severe bleeding or had a small hematoma that resolved with conservative treatment and observation.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…In some cases, with the iatrogenic splenic injury of less severe grade, conservative management with IV fluids, blood transfusions and intensive care unit monitoring have been adequate to manage the patient [ 6 , 7 , 10 , 12 ]. In those cases, the patient did not have severe bleeding or had a small hematoma that resolved with conservative treatment and observation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The other option in therapy for milder splenic lacerations involves splenic artery embolization to stop intra-abdominal bleeding [ 5–7 ]. Surgery was required to resolve the symptoms in most cases where the splenic rupture was Grade III and above with an accompanying large hematoma [ 1 , 10 , 12 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%