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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
*FAST to search for free floating fluid
*FAST to search for free floating fluid
*CT scan if hemodynamiclly stable
*CT scan  
*Exploratory laparotomy in unstable pts
*Exploratory laparotomy in unstable pts



Revisión del 23:53 19 jul 2015

Background

  • Most commonly injured visceral organ in blunt trauma

Clinical Features

  • LUQ pain
  • Signs of shock
  • Hypotension

Differential Diagnosis

Abdominal Trauma

Diagnosis

  • FAST to search for free floating fluid
  • CT scan
  • Exploratory laparotomy in unstable pts

Management

  • Nonoperative management of splenic injuries has failure rate of 10-15%
    • Some advocate nonoperative management only if <55yr and CT injury grade less than IV

Disposition

See Also

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