Occult splenic injury: delayed presentation manifesting as jaundice.
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Delayed splenic rupture, though uncommon, is a recognised clinical condition and is associated with a significant mortality rate. In the vast majority of cases the patient re-presents with abdominal symptoms and/or signs of acute intraperitoneal haemorrhage. A case is presented of delayed splenic rupture presenting with jaundice attributable to intra-abdominal clot lysis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
دوره 18 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001