Operative management of splenic trauma

A case series report of eleven splenic injuries is presented with a view to etiological factors, surgical treatment, prospects of splenic conservation and follow up. Eight cases sustained blunt abdominal trauma while the other three had fire arm injury. Splenorraphy was carried out successfully in two of the cases. Another four cases could possibly have splenic salvage. Two cases developed delayed postoperative serious infection, while one of the patients developed deep vein thrombosis