Outcome of the Current Management of Splenic Injuries

2001124 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jeffrey A. Nix · University of Tennessee Medical Center

Michael J. Costanza · University of Tennessee Medical Center

Brian J. Daley · University of Tennessee Medical Center

Melissa A. Powell · University of Tennessee Medical Center

Blaine L. Enderson · University of Tennessee Medical Center

Abstract

Nonoperative management of lower grade splenic injuries in patients > 55 years can be accomplished with an acceptably low failure rate. Only grade of splenic injury, not patient age, increases the risk of NOM failure.

Topics & Keywords

Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Volume 50, Issue 5, pp. 835-842

DOI: 10.1097/00005373-200105000-00010

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