injuries poisoning
Splenic Injury
Pathophysiology of Splenic Injury
The main immediate consequence of a splenic injury is hemorrhage into the peritoneal cavity. The amount of hemorrhage ranges from small to massive, depending on the nature and degree of injury. Many small lacerations, particularly in children, cease bleeding spontaneously. Larger injuries hemorrhage extensively, often causing Shock . A splenic hematoma sometimes ruptures, usually in the first few days, although rupture can occur from hours to even months after injury. 