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How fast would a knife wound to the spleen kill you?
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Depends on bleeding: The spleen has a very good blood supply. Many times, bleeding from a stab to the spleen will stop on its own. If a major artery in the spleen is damaged, it's possible to die in less than an hour.
Answered 5/18/2016
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Depends: If spleen is severely injured, very quickly. If the spleen has barely been touched by the knife, not at all.
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