Objectives To determine the population-based incidence of splenic injuries in the Province
of Ontario, the proportion of splenic injuries treated by observation, splenectomy and …

Background: The management of patients with splenic injury has shifted from routine
splenectomy to attempts at splenic salvage. Using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization …

The objective of this study was to identify changes in the management of blunt splenic injury
in adults. Hospital discharge abstract data from Maine were used to identify patients≥ 16 …

Background: A gradual change in the management of splenic injuries has occurred at our
institution. This study was therefore undertaken to determine whether changes in …

BACKGROUND: The management of splenic injuries has evolved with a greater emphasis
on nonoperative management. Although several institutions have demonstrated that …

Original Article Article original Page 1 474 JCC, Vol. 39, No 6, décembre 1996 Original Article
Article original MANAGEMENT OF SPLENIC INJURIES IN A CANADIAN TRAUMA CENTRE …

Objective Clinical pathways now highlight both observation and operation as acceptable
initial therapeutic options for the management of patients with splenic injury. The purpose of …

• Large teaching centers have reported splenic salvage rates of 40% to 50% in adults after
splenic trauma. It is unknown whether similar salvage rates can be achieved safely in …

Background: This study examines the existence and sources of variation in the management
of pediatric splenic injuries among hospitals in the United States and the factors associated …

Objective: To measure national variation in splenectomy rates, mortality, and costs for
hospitalized patients with splenic injury and the impact of state trauma systems on these …