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What happens if a swollen spleen burst and blood spills into the abdomen?

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Emergency!: The spleen is a very vascular organ; if the spleen ruptures and internal bleeding develops, this is an emergency that requires either surgery or a procedure to occlude the bleeding vessels asap.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

You will die unless: Emergent action is taken to stop the bleeding and to remove the ruptured spleen.

Answered 7/5/2012

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