Abstract

MENENDEZ-MORENO, Alejandro et al. Atraumatic splenic rupture secondary to appendicular perforation by cecal volvulus. Cir. cir. [online]. 2019, vol.87, n.2, pp.211-214.  Epub Nov 29, 2021. ISSN 2444-054X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/ciru.18000373.

Atraumatic splenic rupture, an infrequent surgical emergency, constitutes a life-threatening situation. The lack of a traumatic background makes it difficult to suspect. We present a case of a 45-year-old woman, with history of bariatric surgery, referred to our emergency due to 3 weeks long abdominal and lumbar pain, in shock. Imaging diagnosis of splenic rupture, emergent surgery was performed with atypical findings and good evolution. The bibliographic review, background and surgical findings allowed to postulate causality in this unusual presentation. Despite its low frequency, this pathology involves significant mortality and must be present in the patient in shock in the emergency room.

Keywords : Abdomen; Spleen; Spontaneous rupture; Intestinal volvulus; Appendicitis.

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