Spleen is a blood-rich solid organ. It is very brittle. Spleen injury is commonly seen in car accidents, falls, sports and fights. Symptoms are caused by internal bleeding. Peritoneal irritation is caused by leaked blood in peritoneal cavity. If bleeding is heavy, you will quickly have shock. If bleeding is not heavy, you have no other symptoms except mild pain on the left upper abdomen. For patients whose rupture is very shallow, conservative treatment may be done under strict observation. Usually surgery is required. The spleen can be repaired, partially removed or completely removed, depending on the rupture.
How is Ruptured spleen treated in practice?