title: [Splenic rupture, sometimes a fatal complication of bacterial endocarditis].
abstract: Rupture of the spleen, caused by a septic embolus, developed in a patient, who had been treated for bacterial endocarditis of the aortic valve. The incidence of this rare complication is discussed and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are described. The circumstances, under which the diagnosis should be strongly considered, are emphasized.
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Sadee
authors: D R
authors: DR
authors: Düren
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013156:Splenectomy; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000658:Amoxicillin
vernacular_title: Miltruptuur, soms een fatale complicatie van bacteriële endocarditis.