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Splenic injury

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Because a splenic rupture permits large amounts of blood to leak into the abdominal cavity, it can result in shock and death. Generally a nonoperative approach is chosen in those who are hemodynamically stable with non-worsening symptoms. During this period of nonoperative management strict bed rest
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Betts, J Gordon; Desaix, Peter; Johnson, Eddie; Johnson, Jody E; Korol, Oksana; Kruse, Dean; Poe, Brandon; Wise, James; Womble, Mark D; Young, Kelly A (June 8, 2023).
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Non-traumatic causes are less common. These include infectious diseases, medical procedures such as colonoscopy, haematological diseases, medications, and pregnancy.
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of the abdomen. Generally this is not specific to splenic injury; however, it is useful to determine the presence of free floating blood in the
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Splenic artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure and, where successful, avoids splenectomy.
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Calculators have been developed that facilitate grading of splenic injury based on imaging findings.
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AAST (American Association for the Surgery of Trauma) Organ Injury Scaling: Splenic Injury Grading
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between 24 and 72 hours with careful monitoring along with a CT seven days after the injury.
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and pain in the left flank. Often there is a sharp pain in the left shoulder, known as
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In minor injuries with little bleeding, there may be abdominal pain, tenderness in the
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Traumatic rupture of the spleen on contrast enhanced axial CT (portal venous phase)
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Feliciano, David V.; Mattox, Kenneth L.; Moore, Ernest J. (2012).
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Handin, Robert I.; Lux, Samuel E.; Stossel, Thomas P. (2003).
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If an individual's spleen is enlarged, as is frequent in
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Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis
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The most common cause of a ruptured spleen is blunt
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Splenic rupture

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Emergency medicine
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spleen
trauma
traffic collision
epigastrium
Kehr's sign
hypovolemic shock
rapid pulse
low blood pressure
rapid breathing
abdominal trauma
infectious mononucleosis


FAST ultrasound
peritoneum
diagnostic peritoneal lavage
CT scan
mononucleosis
contact sports
splenectomy
infections
pneumonia
Splenomegaly
Kehr's sign
Ballance's sign

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