A Patient with Splenic Artery Aneurysm Rupture and the Importance of Rapid Sonography in the ED

We report a case of a splenic artery aneurysm rupture presenting with shock which required timely embolization therapy. This case demonstrates how the rapid use of bedside ultrasound by emergency department (ED) physicians can help identify the cause of shock and, therefore, initiate appropriate tre...

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Main Authors: Masayuki Iyanaga, Susan Watts, Takeshi Kasai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Emergency Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/893606