Association of Atraumatic Splenic Rupture and Acute Pancreatitis: Case Report with Literature Review. (14th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ljubicic, Lidija; Sesa, Vibor; Cukovic-Cavka, Silvija; Romic, Ivan; Petrovic, Igor
• Other Names: Merrett Neil Donald Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02-14
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/8743118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Atraumatic splenic rupture is an uncommon complication of acute pancreatitis. This article presents a case of a 35-year-old patient presenting with acute pancreatitis who subsequently developed a splenic vein thrombosis and splenic rupture requiring a laparotomy and splenectomy. This rare but life-threatening complication requires prompt recognition and management in patients with pancreatitis who develop sudden hemodynamic instability.