2008
DOI: 10.1136/emj.2007.054684
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Non-operative management in blunt splenic trauma

Abstract: The decision to pursue non-operative management rather than splenic preservation or splenectomy depends on the individual merits of each case. There is an increasing trend towards splenic preservation, particularly in younger, stable patients.

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“…The increased understanding of splenic function in immunological process and identification of post-splenectomy complications have led physicians to prefer the non-operative management (NOM) [4]. There is increasing evidence of the success of the NOM approach in adult BSI patients with hemodynamic stability [5,6]. Currently, NOM has high success rates in pediatric (≥95%) and adult (≥80%) BSI cases, as supported by the management guidelines of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) [7,8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The increased understanding of splenic function in immunological process and identification of post-splenectomy complications have led physicians to prefer the non-operative management (NOM) [4]. There is increasing evidence of the success of the NOM approach in adult BSI patients with hemodynamic stability [5,6]. Currently, NOM has high success rates in pediatric (≥95%) and adult (≥80%) BSI cases, as supported by the management guidelines of the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) [7,8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The morbidity and mortality associated with BAT results from bleeding due to the disruption of solid organs, vascular structures, and infection from the perforation of hollow viscus [2]. The management of patients with BAT has evolved over the past two decades, with increasing reliance on a non-operative approach and this has become the standard of care [3,7,8]. Sonography is now considered as the screening modality of choice, as it has the ability to demonstrate the amount of intraperitoneal hemoperitoneum within minutes of the patient's arrival [9,10].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The NOM of splenic trauma has gained increasing acceptance in adults recently [8]. The benefits of NOM of splenic trauma include the followings: preservation of splenic function, avoidance of overwhelming post-splenectomy sepsis, avoidance of potential postsplenectomy thrombocytosis and avoidance of the risks associated with nontherapeutic laparotomy [9].…”
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confidence: 99%