title: Spleen Injury in Sports.
abstract: In brief People who sustain sports-related spleen injuries develop constant pain in the left flank or left upper quadrant that may worsen when they move or breathe deeply. CT is the most effective diagnostic tool, but other diagnostic imaging techniques and blood tests aid in diagnosis. Most patients can be treated nonsurgically in an intensive care or step-down unit with bed rest, intravenous therapy, and careful monitoring.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Morden
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Berman
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Nagle
authors.forename: S Z
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Jafri