title: Conservative management of splenic trauma.
abstract: Conservative management of splenic rupture in 4 patients is described. Because of the possibility of late septic complications the reconstruction of the spleen, partial splenectomy or non-operative treatment is recommended before splenectomy.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001777:Blood Coagulation; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*