Delayed Splenic Hemorrhage: Myth or Mystery? A Western Trauma Association Multicenter Study

ConclusionThis is the largest reported series of DSH in the era of modern imaging. Although the incidence of DSH is low, it still occurs despite the use of multi-detector imaging and when present, is associated with a high rate of splenectomy. Most cases of DSH can be attributed to missed diagnosis from suboptimal index imaging and ultimately be avoided.
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research