Spleen rupture

The spleen is a rich and brittle parenchymal organ. It is fixed behind the left upper abdomen by ligaments attached to its capsule. Despite the protection of the lower chest wall, abdominal wall, and diaphragm muscles, trauma and violence can easily rupture and cause internal bleeding.

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