Abstract:Background: Blunt trauma to the abdomen most commonly leads to injury of the spleen. Patients usually presents with left hypochondriac pain or generalized abdominal pain which may radiate to the left shoulder. There can be associated left lower rib fractures. Diagnosis is made on contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen. Surgical management is warranted in the cases according to AAST Grade of injury. Missed or delayed presentation of injury can lead to mortality hence careful evaluation of mod… Show more
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