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Traumatic rupture of the spleen on contrast enhanced axial CT (portal venous phase) Splenic hematoma resulting in free abdominal blood. Splenic rupture is usually evaluated by FAST ultrasound of the abdomen. [5] Generally this is not specific to splenic injury; however, it is useful to determine the presence of free floating blood in the ...
Patients with unexplained left upper quadrant pain, particularly if there is evidence of hypovolemia or shock, are generally inquired regarding any recent trauma. [1] The primary concern in any splenic trauma is internal hemorrhage, though the exact amount of hemorrhage may be small or large, depending on the nature and degree of injury. Small ...
Spleen is the most common cause of massive bleeding in blunt abdominal trauma to a solid organ. Spleen is the most commonly injured organ. A laceration of the spleen may be associated with hematoma. [13] Because of the spleen's ability to bleed profusely, a ruptured spleen can be life-threatening, resulting in shock.
Trauma is the most common mechanism of splenic rupture, and blunt trauma involving the left-upper quadrant, left rib cage, or left flank should raise suspicion for splenic involvement. The absence of substantial trauma cannot exclude the possibility of splenic injury, as individuals with a history of splenomegaly require less force for ...
Penetrating trauma; Blunt trauma, most commonly injuries to solid organs such as the liver and spleen. [1] Vascular accidents, such as rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, iliac aneurysm, or splenic aneurysm. Bleeding due to a ruptured ectopic pregnancy or uterine rupture. Rupture of corpus luteum in some cases.
It turned out to be a lacerated spleen. Now, the Kansas City Chiefs will put their already slim playoff hopes in the hands of career backup Chase Daniel, who will make his Chiefs QB Alex Smith out ...
Abdominal CT showing left renal artery injury. Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) represents 75% of all blunt trauma and is the most common example of this injury. [3] Seventy-five percent of BAT occurs in motor vehicle crashes, [4] in which rapid deceleration may propel the driver into the steering wheel, dashboard, or seatbelt, [5] causing contusions in less serious cases, or rupture of internal ...
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