[Delayed splenic rupture 13 days post-trauma after initially inconspicuous computed tomography examination].
- Scheyerer MJ Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, CH-8091, Zürich, Schweiz. maxjoseph.scheyerer@usz.ch
- Schoenborn V
- Andreisek G
- Wanner GA
- Werner CM
- Simmen HP
- 2012-07-25
Published in:
- Der Unfallchirurg. - 2013
Abdominal Injuries
Adult
Delayed Diagnosis
Humans
Male
Radiography
Splenic Rupture
Wounds, Nonpenetrating
English
Delayed splenic injuries are rare but nevertheless well known and very dangerous complications after blunt abdominal trauma. The highest incidence is reported between four and eight days after trauma; however some cases with a latent period of weeks have been published. We present a case of delayed splenic rupture 13 days after trauma where most computed tomography (CT) examinations were interpreted as normal and present a review of the pathophysiology of delayed rupture, diagnosis and therapy.
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- DOI 10.1007/s00113-012-2259-z
- PMID 22824876
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- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/255135
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