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  • Title: Splenic preservation in adults after blunt and penetrating trauma.
    Author: Barrett J, Sheaff C, Abuabara S, Jonasson O.
    Journal: Am J Surg; 1983 Mar; 145(3):313-7. PubMed ID: 6837851.
    Abstract:
    This study was carried out to evaluate the possibility and safety of splenic preservation in adults subjected to both blunt and penetrating. In an 18 month period there were a total of 36 splenic injuries studied (in 36 patients): 18 due to blunt trauma, 11 due to gunshot wounds, and 7 due to stab wounds. A total of 18 spleens were repaired: 8 (45 percent) in the blunt trauma group, 4 (36 percent) in the gunshot group, and 6 (85 percent) in the stab wound group. There were no deaths in the entire group nor were there any complications associated with splenic salvage. Splenic preservation after both blunt and penetrating trauma is both safe and feasible in the adult population, except in those instances specified herein.
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