Splenic Trauma: Concepts and Technique for Interventional Management

Abstract The spleen is the most commonly involved organ in abdominal trauma, especially in blunt mode of injury. High vascularity and a thin capsule predispose to rapid and fatal bleeding, which could be acute as well as delayed at onset. FAST is usually the first line of investigation required to see for fluid and screen patients suffering abdominal trauma. Triple-phase contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen further aids in diagnosing and grading splenic trauma as per the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) guidelines. Hemodynamic stability and AAST grade are the main guiding parameters for management. Treatment options include surgical and nonsurgical (endovascular intervention) management. The recent concept of endovascular resuscitation and trauma management, which dwells on creating a hybrid suite, is coming up fast and will play a pivotal role in offering splenic preserving management in trauma cases. In this review article, authors have bought insights about managing splenic trauma as a multidisciplinary concept to achieve splenic preservation and maintain this vital organ's immunological functions.