An Overview on Splenic Trauma Management Approach

Abstract

Background: Of all organ injuries, the two most commonly encountered blunt abdominal injuries to organs are the spleen and liver. Splenic injury is historically managed by urgent laparotomy and subsequent removal of the spleen. This puts patients at lifelong postoperative risk of infections, and prophylactic vaccinations. Objectives: To review the literature on recent updates on splenic injury diagnosis and management. Methodology: PubMed database was used for article selection, papers on organ