Splenic rupture: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Rupture of the spleen''' is a potentially life-threatening condition. The spleen has a rich blood supply and rupture may therefore cause severe haemorrhage, haemorrhagic shock, or death. It’s the most frequent organ injury after blunt abdominal trauma cases, in which it occurs in 25% of cases. The spleen may rupture into an intact splenic capsule, in which case the bleeding will be contained for days or weeks until the capsule ruptures, causing haemorrhagi..."