ISSN:
1437-9813
Schlagwort(e):
Key words Spontaneous splenic rupture
;
Mononucleosis
;
Drainage
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Abstract Spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare but potentially lethal complication of infectious mononucleosis (IM). Because the inflamed spleen is usually enlarged, congested, and friable, emergency splenectomy is recommended. We describe the conservative management of a SSR in a 16-year-old boy with IM. A pigtail catheter was inserted under ultrasonographic guidance and left in place for 36 h. This allowed the successful evacuation of the hematoma without compromising the splenic parenchyma.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003830050537
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