Splenic injury from gunshot wounds to the chest without diaphragmatic or peritoneal violation: case reports.
Three cases of isolated splenic injury without peritoneal penetration are described. Two patients were explored because of bullet trajectory, one was explored because of a positive physical examination. Two patients had minor splenic injuries. One required splenorrhaphy. A review of intraperitoneal injury from extraperitoneal gunshot wounds is presented.
Department of Surgery, Charles R. Drew University School of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California.
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D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology*; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000473:pathology*