A 27 year old patient presented with left sided abdominal pain to the emergency room; 6 hours FAST positive. Contrast Enhanced CT (CECT) scan showed grade III splenic laceration.What will be the most appropriate treatment
Correct Answer: Conservative management
Description: The non- operative or conservative managementof spleenic trauma is most attractive if diagnosis has been made with an abdominal scan, the patient is hemodynamically stable and no other signs of abdominal injury are present. Reference: Greenfield&;s Surgery- Scientific Principles and Practices, 5th edition, page no- 393
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