title: Splenic laceration secondary to closed chest massage: successful recognition and management--case report.
abstract: Closed chest massage can be a lifesaving act. Performed incorrectly or by untrained individuals it can lead to life-threatening complications. Successful recognition and treatment of a lacerated spleen secondary to cardiopulmonary resuscitation is reported. All patients surviving CPR should be screened for potential complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Iowa.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Vitello
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hartung
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006336:Heart Massage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy