Splenic rupture as a rare colonoscopy complication: a case report with clinical and medico-legal insights
This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for splenic injury in patients presenting with delayed abdominal pain after colonoscopy. Detailed informed consent, strict post-procedural monitoring, and patient education are essential for minimizing complications and addressing medico-legal challenges.
Authors
- Filippo Gibelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0861-3218)
- Giovanna Ricci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0445-0987)
- Giulio Nittari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7918-8442)
Institutions
- Università di Camerino (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Translational Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/tgh-24-165
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00