RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Rupture of spleen post colonoscopy JF Saudi Medical Journal JO Saudi Med J FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City SP 1095 OP 1097 VO 30 IS 8 A1 Younes, Nidal A. A1 Al-Ardah, Mahmoud I. A1 Daradkeh, Salam S. YR 2009 UL http://smj.org.sa/content/30/8/1095.abstract AB 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.