Splenic Rupture Causes and Clinical Implications

Traumatic Causes

• Blunt abdominal trauma is the most common cause of splenic rupture, including motor vehicle accidents, falls from height, and direct blows to the left thorax or abdomen 1, 2

Clinical Implications

• Delayed splenic rupture can occur 48 hours to several weeks after the initial trauma, with most cases happening between 4-10 days post-injury 3, 4
• The mortality rate for delayed splenic rupture ranges from 5-15%, compared to 1% for acute rupture 3, 4