title: Splenic injury: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Better understanding of the dual functionality of the spleen has led to a conservative approach to splenic trauma. With accurate assessment and vigilant clinical examination up to two thirds of splenic injuries can be managed expectantly; when surgery is unavoidable, splenic preserving techniques may be used to maintain function.
authors: Specialty Registrar in the Department of Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol BS2 8HW.
authors: Jml
authors: J
authors: Williamson
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy