Damaged or ruptured spleen A ruptured spleen can occur following an injury to the spleen or due to certain conditions. It is usually life threatening, since it causes internal bleeding.

US surgeon accused of removing woman’s kidney instead of ruptured spleen Patient Wendy Rappaport says her body is failing after the alleged botched operation and is suing for over US$50,000 in ...

One patient with a normal FAST scan had a ruptured kidney and ruptured spleen at laparotomy (eighth scan by this emergency physician sonographer). One patient with no free fluid on ultrasound had a ...

For many years, the diagnosis of hepatosplenic schistosomiasis and liver fibrosis was confirmed by abdominal palpation and the identification of liver and/or spleen enlargement. However, there is no ...

There was no evidence of diaphragmatic injury during the surgery. Computed tomography (CT) showed spleen injury and large amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Emergent laparotomy was performed, ...

When this happens, the organ may become enlarged or stop functioning. And if your spleen undergoes trauma, like from a serious car accident, it can rupture, causing life-threatening internal bleeding.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a medical malpractice lawsuit that stemmed from the treatment of a fatal spleen injury. The dispute in Willick v. Willard, 2023 ONCA 792 ...

Untreated splenomegaly can increase the risk of infection, anemia, and a ruptured spleen. Contact a healthcare provider if you feel pain in your upper left abdomen, especially if it's severe or ...

Ectopic pregnancy rupture, ovarian cyst ruptures, or endometriosis that causes hemoperitoneum can cause pain in your abdomen and pelvic area. If you’ve been in an accident or been hurt, you ...