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Traumatic rupture of the spleen

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

Summary

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    Six cases of traumatic rupture of the spleen are described.

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    Methods of diagnosis and treatment are discussed and reviewed.

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    An original manœuvre in the diagnosis of internal hæmorrhage is described.

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    The importance of careful clinical examination, early diagnosis and blood transfusion during operation is stressed.

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  1. T. C. J. O’Connell
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O’Connell, T.C.J. Traumatic rupture of the spleen. Ir J Med Sci 21, 725–735 (1946). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02952415

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