Splenic abscess complicating endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

We present a case of splenic abscess as a probable complication following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Based on a literature review, there have been 11 documented cases of splenic injury following ERCP; however, only one of those involved splenic abscess. Proposed mechanisms of injury and abscess are likely a combination of complicating factors, including manipulation of the endoscope in patients with a history of chronic pancreatitis and/or previous abdominal surgeries.
PMID: 29904296 [PubMed]

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - June 16, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Haneke T, Widmer AJ, Metting A Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research