Presentation and management of splenic injuries: A review of literature
BACKGROUND: The burden of managing splenic injuries has been on the rise. Most patients with blunt abdominal trauma do sustain splenic injuries with varying degrees of severity. The success in managing such depends on a sound clinical judgment and early intervention. METHOD: An in-depth search and r...
Main Authors: | A A Adejumo, O J Ajamu, K N Ozoilo, O O Akanbi, J C Onwukwe, O A Adeosun, O P Omoregie |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.njmonline.org/article.asp?issn=1115-2613;year=2019;volume=28;issue=3;spage=305;epage=309;aulast=Adejumo;type=0 |
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