Splenic injury during colonoscopy: modern treatment approach and splenic salvage

DOI: 10.51821/85.3.11004 Published: 2022 Keywords: colonoscopy; splenic injury; splenic artery emb… Authors: M Lukies Page Count: 2

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Splenic injury is a rare complication of colonoscopy, estimated to occur in 0.020 to 0.034% of procedures, with a 30-day mortality of 3.6% (1-3). Of the three major severe adverse events …

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Splenic injury is a rare complication of colonoscopy, estimated to occur in 0.020 to 0.034% of procedures, with a 30-day mortality of 3.6% (1-3). Of the three major severe adverse events …

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Transfusions and requirement for intensive care unit treatment were strong predictors of need for surgery. Most lesions (74%) were diagnosed within 48 hours after colonoscopy. Death …

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Is splenic injury during colonoscopy a significant predictor of operative intervention?

Hemoglobin drop of more than 3 gm/dL was identified as the only significant predictor of operative intervention. The overall mortality rate was 5 %. Conclusion: Splenic injury during colonoscopy is rare; however, it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. ...

What can be done to relieve pain due to enlarged spleen?

Enlarged spleen (spleenomegaly) can be caused by various conditions such as infectious mononucleosis, malaria, leukemia, splenic tumours, splenic infections, etc. The pain relievers like NSAIDs, anti-inflammatory drugs may help to reduce pain. But, in infections like mononucleosis, you may have to start on antibiotics to relieve pain. ...

Are splenic injuries due to colonoscopy similar to blunt trauma?

Given the similarity in mechanism between splenic injuries due to blunt trauma and those due to colonoscopy, it may be helpful to conceptualize splenic injuries due to colonoscopy according to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) grading system (5). ...

Is splenic injury a complication of colonoscopy?

Splenic injury is a rare complication of colonoscopy, estimated to occur in 0.020 to 0.034% of procedures, with a 30-day mortality of 3.6% (1-3). Of the three major severe adverse events during colonoscopy (perforation, bleeding, and splenic injury), splenic injury has the highest mortality but is rarest (1). ...

What is the incidence of splenic injury during colonoscopy and loop formation?

The incidence of splenic injury may be higher than suggested in the literature. The authors caution against excessive force during colonoscopy and loop formation as splenic injury can occur in a normal spleen without intraperitoneal adhesions. Keywords: Splenic injury, Colonoscopy, Splenectomy ...

Do patients with hemodynamic instability need a splenic injury after colonoscopy?

Patients with hemodynamic instability most often undergo surgery. We present 2 cases of splenic injury secondary to colonoscopy that required splenectomy. Colonoscopy has become a routine investigation in the diagnosis and treatment of many colonic diseases. ...