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A Splenic Abscess in a Trauma Setting: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review
1General Surgery, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, AUS.
Abstract:
A splenic abscess is rare after trauma, and it has been reported with high mortality rates. Treatment options include antibiotics, percutaneous pigtail drain, or surgical intervention; however, there are no specific guidelines for the treatment of splenic abscesses in trauma settings. We report a 69-year-old male who came in with a splenic abscess after angioembolisation for a splenic laceration after having a right hemicolectomy. Our case presents new information and current recommendations for the management of splenic abscesses based on a comprehensive literature review.
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