Splenic injuries are categorized in accordance with The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) splenic injury grading. The following points are used to classify splenic injuries.
- subcapsular hematoma
- intraparenchymal hemorrhage
- laceration depth
- hilar vascular injury
- shattered Spleen
Our case was discussed with the local trauma unit and treated conservatively.
Case also contributed by Dr H Godfrey.