Author/Authors :
Younes, Nidal A. University of Jordan - Faculty of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Jordan , Al-Ardah, Mahmoud I. University of Jordan - Faculty of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Jordan , Daradkeh, Salam S. University of Jordan - Faculty of Medicine - Department of General Surgery, Jordan
Abstract :
We review an interesting case of elective colonoscopy for rectal bleeding in a 68-year-old woman complicated by splenic rupture. She was managed by aggressive fluid and blood resuscitation followed by splenectomy. She had a smooth recovery and was discharged home 4 days after admission. The extreme rarity and interesting clinical course of the patient are discussed.
