Postpolypectomy Intramural Colonic Hematoma: The Conservative Management of a Potentially Fatal Complication

Abstract

Most medical professionals consider colonoscopy to be a safe procedure with a low rate of severe complications such as bowel perforation, gastrointestinal tract bleeding, or mortality. Bowel wall hematoma is a rare complication associated with colonoscopy that can result in significant morbidity and even mortality. We present a case of postpolypectomy hematoma diagnosed with CT imaging and successfully managed in a conservative fashion.

Keywords

• Hematoma
• Postpolypectomy
• Complication
• Colonoscopy