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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Blunt abdominal trauma in sports can present insidiously.
  • Initial clinical assessment may underestimate injury severity.
  • Rapid diagnostic protocols are essential for identifying occult injuries.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male sustained blunt abdominal trauma during sports.
  • Clinical examination suggested minor injury, but FAST scan showed an obscured splenorenal window.
  • CT scan revealed significant left renal and splenic lacerations.

Findings:

  • Initial management included Cook coil embolization for renal and splenic lacerations.
  • The patient remained tachycardic, necessitating further surgical intervention.
  • Subsequent procedures included splenectomy, left nephrectomy, and diaphragmatic rent repair.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the complexity of managing blunt intra-abdominal injuries.
  • Minimally invasive endovascular procedures have a role in specific trauma cases.
  • Vigilant patient monitoring is critical, with surgical intervention reserved for deteriorating patients.