Delayed Rupture of Occult Splenic Injury: a Case Report
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Delayed rupture of occult splenic injury: a case report
The spleen is the most commonly injured organ after blunt abdominal injury (40-55%). Most patients presented acutely with symptoms of haemodynamic instability or acute abdominal signs attributed to haemoperitoneum. Delayed splenic rupture is defined as late occurrence of symptoms and signs, in patients who experience no initial haemodynamic instability or clinical symptoms, 48 hours or more aft...
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عنوان ژورنال: Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
سال: 2003
ISSN: 1024-9079,2309-5407
DOI: 10.1177/102490790301000309