title: Laparoscopic splenectomy for atraumatic splenic rupture.
abstract: A traumatic splenic rupture (ASR) is a rare clinical entity. Several underlying benign and malignant conditions have been described as a leading cause. We report on a case of ASR in a 41-year-old man treated with laparoscopic splenectomy. Considering ASR as a life-threatening condition, a prompt diagnosis can be life saving.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. chirugo@libero.it
authors.forename: Ugo
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Grossi
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Crucitti
authors.forename: Gerardo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: D'Amato
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mazzari
authors.forename: Pasquina M C
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Tomaiuolo
authors.forename: Camillo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cavicchioni
authors.forename: Rocco
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bellantone
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014917:Whooping Cough / Q000150:complications*