title: Ultrasound diagnosis of splenic injuries in children--the importance of free peritoneal fluid.
abstract: Three cases of injury to the spleen in children are presented. The value of ultrasound in the diagnosis and monitoring of treatment of such splenic injuries is described, and the importance of free peritoneal fluid is stressed. Since splenectomy disturbs the immune mechanisms of the body, treatment should, if possible, be medical.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Booth
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Bruce
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Steiner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001202:Ascitic Fluid; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis*