Splenic artery ligation for traumatic rupture of the spleen. A case report.
Reports on postsplenectomy septicemia have led to a more conservative attitude to treatment of splenic trauma. A case of traumatic rupture of the spleen treated with splenic artery ligation is presented. In the 5-year follow-up the investigations included repeated scintigraphy. Alternative management of traumatized spleen is discussed.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*