Abstract:Spontaneous splenic rupture in pregnancy is a rare but life-threatening complication requiring urgent surgical intervention.If it remains unrecognized, it can be fatal for both mother and baby. Herein, we present a case of spontaneous rupture of a normal spleen at 28.4 weeks gestation. Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical intervention can provide maternal and fetal survival. In case of a suspected splenic rupture, urgent exploratory laparotomy via a midline vertical incision to allow visualization of and ac… Show more
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