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The Real Risk of Splenectomy After Discharge Home Following Nonoperative Management of Blunt Splenic Injury
Journal of Trauma, 06/12/09
Zarzaur BL et al. - Nonoperative management of BSI results in a 180-day risk of re-admission for splenectomy of 1.4% for persons discharged home. A majority of splenectomies occur within 8 days. Explicit patient education and close follow-up are necessary.
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