Splenic rupture

The spleen is a solid organ with rich blood supply and fragile texture. It is fixed in the posterior part of the left upper abdomen by ligaments connected to its capsule. Despite protection from the lower chest wall, abdominal wall, and diaphragm, traumatic force can easily cause it to rupture, leading to internal bleeding. The spleen is the most easily injured organ among abdominal viscera, with an incidence rate accounting for almost 20%-40% of various abdominal injuries. Spleens with pre-existing pathological changes (portal hypertension, schistosomiasis, malaria, lymphoma, etc.) are more prone to injury and rupture.