The spleen is an organ responsible for the production and destruction of blood cells. The most obvious symptoms of spleen rupture are pain in the left abdominal region, muscle tension in the area in this area, and drop in blood pressure.
Causes of spleen rupture
Some possible causes for spleen rupture are:
- Direct trauma to the left abdominal region;
- Automobile accidents;
- Sports accidents;
- As a result of bariatric surgery in obese patients.
It is important to inform that there is a greater chance of rupture of the spleen in the case of splenomegaly, that is, when the spleen is enlarged.
Treatment for spleen rupture
The treatment for spleen rupture is to perform surgery urgently to avoid hypovolemic shock and death of the patient. Surgery may be reparative or removal of the organ, but in the latter case the patient may be more susceptible to bacterial infections, since the spleen also participates in the body's defense system.
