The spectrum of splenic trauma consists of contusion, hematoma, laceration, and rupture.
Most commonly associated with blunt abdominal trauma in contact or collision sports
Also noted ...
Blunt, splenic injury can occur through a variety of mechanisms.
An underlying inflamed spleen can manifest with history of antecedent upper respiratory tract infection, fevers, or eas...
The approach to blunt splenic injuries has changed over time from aggressive surgical interventions to more conservative, nonoperative management (NOM) or endovascular management.
Regarding a...
Reimaging need/frequency determined by response to resuscitation, persistent abdominal pain, persistent evidence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)...
Crichton J, Naidoo K, Yet B, et al. The role of splenic angioembolization as an adjunct to nonoperative management of blunt splenic injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ...
Splenic contusion and rupture occur in a variety of sports and can be subtle initially. Consider spleen injury in the differential of patients with abdominal pain.
“Delayed rupture” of ...
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