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How long can you go without treating a ruptured spleen?
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Varies: On the size of the rupture. Usually less than 24 hrs. Then you bleed to death.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Depends: Splenic injuries are graded for severity. Less severe injuries may be treated non-operatively. More severe injuries may require emergency surgery.
Answered 10/18/2017
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